winger

noun

wing·​er ˈwiŋ-ər How to pronounce winger (audio)
: a player (as in soccer or ice hockey) in a wing position

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Despite all that, the Kings took the ice against Utah with a chance to control their own playoff destiny, only to play with little urgency, falling behind for good 2½ minutes after the opening faceoff on the first of two goals by fourth-line winger Alexander Kerfoot. Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2026 Among them Kerim Alajbegović, the 18-year-old Salzburg winger who calmly scored the winning penalty in Cardiff. ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026 Almost immediately, Sabourin and Wild winger Nick Foligno were squared off at center ice with fists flying. Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 27 Mar. 2026 Speedy winger Calvin Harris’ ability to get in behind often sparks the rush down the pitch. Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for winger

Word History

First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of winger was in 1896

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“Winger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/winger. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.

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