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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The 6-foot-1 winger made his USMNT debut in January 2025, playing in 16 of 18 matches that year. Russell Lewis, NPR, 12 June 2026 Ducks winger Beckett Sennecke was named to the NHL’s All-Rookie Team on Friday. Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 12 June 2026 Out of nowhere, the Blaugrana signed Anthony Gordon from Newcastle United and agreed to pay a $80 million (€70 million) fee plus add-ons for the England left winger. Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026 Many in Europe and Africa already know the 19-year-old Ivorian winger. Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 11 June 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 16 Jun. 2026.

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