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

After consulting with veteran winger Marcus Foligno on the side, Spurgeon sent a text message to the group chat to let everybody know the plan. —Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 17 Apr. 2026

Speaking of history, winger Cutter Gauthier, with 18 goals in the final 23 games, is the first Duck to score 40 goals in a season since Corey Perry in 2013-14. —Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026

Gulls winger Matthew Phillips, who netted his 16th goal of the season and has 51 points overall, said the weekend set against Ontario and Coachella Valley will be all about sharpening up for the playoffs. —Ivan Carter, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026

Greer set career highs in goals (17), assists (15) and points (32) while moving from a four-line winger role to consistently playing in the top-nine this season. —Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 16 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