winged

adjective

ˈwiŋd 

also (except for sense 1a(2))

ˈwiŋ-əd 

1

a(1)

: having wings

winged seeds

(2)

: having wings of a specified kind

—used in combination

strong-winged

b

: using wings in flight

2

a

: soaring with or as if with wings : elevated

b

: swift, rapid

Examples of winged in a Sentence

birds and other winged creatures

Recent Examples on the Web

Her glamorous makeup look featured winged eyeliner and a dark pink lip. —Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 20 Nov. 2025

Seed Collect the winged seeds (called samaras) in fall. —Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025

One early level shortly after the arrival of the Mysterious Construct as a playable character quickly pivots into Star Fox-esque shooting section with the robot transforming into a winged fighter jet. —Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2025

Taylour Paige, Kerry Washington, and Laura Harrier wrapped things up in true star fashion—serving 1960s soft glam with winged liner, defined lips, and pure grace. —Larry Stansbury, Essence, 21 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)

Phrases Containing winged

• blue-winged teal
• green-winged teal
• net-winged
• red-winged blackbird
• two-winged fly
• winged bean
• winged elm

Rhymes for winged

• ringed
• stringed
• tinged