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

Fiala played for the first time since breaking his left leg at the Milan-Cortina Olympics in February, but the offensive-minded winger’s presence was not enough to get the Kings back on track. — Los Angeles Times, 13 Nov. 2026

Bethune also is in the 84th percentile for defensive contributions made by attacking midfielders and wingers around the world, according to FotMob, meaning her game extends to both sides of the ball. — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 12 Nov. 2026

Left winger Taylor Hall celebrated his 1,000th NHL game in the reigning Stanley Cup champions' victorious return to Helsinki’s Veikkaus Arena after 16 years. — ABC News, 12 Nov. 2026

The veteran winger has 13 goals and three assists in just eight games for the P-Bruins. — Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 7 Nov. 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