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

On this occasion, the German is expected to go with summer signing Anthony Gordon up front, flanked by wingers Raphinha and Lamine Yamal. — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Galactico power, but little balance There was considerable anticipation around Madrid’s new signings, particularly Yan Diomande — the 19-year-old winger who joined from RB Leipzig in a deal worth up to a club record €140million (£119m; $161m). — Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026

Trampled by Esterhuizen, winger Josh Moorby in his first test against South Africa supported a touchline break by Tupou Vaa'i to score and New Zealand led for a second time at 12-10. — ABC News, 22 Aug. 2026

The winger will be under the guidance of legendary manager José Mourinho, who is an ambassador of African talent (Didier Drogba, Samuel Eto’o, Mikel John Obi and Michael Essien among others) but who is as cutthroat as anyone. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 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