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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Star Panthers winger Matthew Tkachuk played for the United States, while president of hockey operations Bill Zito and head equipment manager Teddy Richards were also on Team USA. Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 22 Feb. 2026 Marleau wasn’t on Team Canada’s radar once the selection process began the previous summer, but had a solid start to that season, and rewarded Canadian coach Mike Babcock’s faith in him by being a fast, responsible winger as he, Toews, and Jeff Carter formed an effective forward line. Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 21 Feb. 2026 Speaking of staying healthy, Scottish winger Lewis Morgan could play a significant role in helping replace Lozano. Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026 No Rapids winger in the past decade has hit that mark. Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 21 Feb. 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 23 Feb. 2026.

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