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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One of Sporting’s best opportunities, until second-half stoppage time, developed when a brilliant passing move on a counter-attack sprung winger Daniel Salloi one-on-one against Kahlina. Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 26 June 2025 There is also a need for a new left winger as well. Graham Ruthven, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025 The Wave traded for winger María Sánchez 14 months ago with hopes that the former Houston Dash star could kick-start a struggling offense. Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 June 2025 The star winger, who carries a $9.5 million cap hit, played through a pair of major injuries — an adductor muscle that tore off the bone and a sports hernia — in the postseason. Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 23 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for winger

Word History

First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined above

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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 3 Jul. 2025.

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