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

Kane, wearing the winged wheel of the Detroit Red Wings. —Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026

To round out her beauty look, Lopez wore bronzy eye shadow with black winged eyeliner. —Lena Raab, Glamour, 12 Jan. 2026

Kaling wore her dark hair in a sleek side part, while her makeup consisted of winged eyeliner, pink blush, and a nude lip. —Hannah Malach, InStyle, 7 Jan. 2026

Invest in quality bird seed mixes that winged friends will eat. —Lauren David, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 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