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

In addition, if a yard near you is not managed, winged reproductives will fly off to start new colonies, and that can be in your garden. —Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 29 June 2025

From dozens of winged insects to open packages of crab, health inspectors in Missouri and Kansas found numerous violations at Kansas City area eateries in June. —Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 27 June 2025

Shea Diamond’s makeup is a delightful blend of colorful, dreamy and playful —every hair adornment, rhinestone and winged liner stroke declaring power, visibility, and femme brilliance. —Essence, 27 June 2025

None of these insecticides control the winged and flying adults. —Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 June 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