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

Former Capitals winger Conor Sheary scored 23 seconds in against Lindgren, who was making his first start since March 12 after Logan Thompson played the previous 10 games. —CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026

Other key departures included striker Bia Zaneratto (12 goals and seven assists in two years); longtime defender Hailie Mace (signed with Orlando); 31-year-old Canadian winger Nichelle Prince (traded to Boston); and 18-year-old winger Alex Pfeiffer. —Pj Green april 5, Kansas City Star, 5 Apr. 2026

With speed on the right wing as essentially a pure winger rather than her usual right-back role, Oke gave Reign’s defense fits, especially when another midfielder joined and created overloads. —Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 5 Apr. 2026

Canadian winger Jacob Shaffelburg then made his LAFC debut, replacing Bouanga. —Josh Gross, Daily News, 5 Apr. 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