winger

noun

wing·​er ˈwiŋ-ər 

: a player (as in soccer or ice hockey) in a wing position

Examples of winger in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The winger’s two goals and near-third played a massive role in the 3-0 lead Sporting amassed just 15 minutes into its last match. — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 2026

Moving from his usual role as center midfielder to that of a winger — a position that typically gets to play things out wider — brought even more opportunities for Woznik to go on the attack. — Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026

Barcelona has also added players including Brazilian winger Kerolin. — ABC News, 21 Sep. 2026

Two spots on that line appear to be set in center Lars Eller and winger Garnet Hathaway, both of whom were acquired in the offseason. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for winger

• bringer
• clinger
• dinger
• inger
• ringer
• slinger
• springer
• stinger
• stringer
• wringer