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

Marjala is a centre/winger on the Condors, and his 2025-26 season with the team made an impression. — Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 26 July 2026

With winger Troy Terry sidelined (hip surgery) until around the turn of the calendar year, Klepov could have an opening at the top level to seize this September. — Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 25 July 2026

In Lawrence, former Manchester City winger Riyad Mahrez joined his Algerian teammates at Rock Chalk Park. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 24 July 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