: a player (as in soccer or ice hockey) in a wing position
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The 19-year-old winger beat Sharks goalie Alex Nedejkovic to his left side.—Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 1 Feb. 2026 There has been a public emphasis on young players, something Mourinho is not known for historically, but in fairness, six academy graduates have made their debuts under him and a few youngsters look quite promising, chiefly 19-year-old Argentine winger Gianluca Prestianni.—Nick Miller, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026 Just ask Flames winger Adam Klapka.—Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 31 Jan. 2026 The 6-foot-3, 200-pound right winger showed his strength on the penalty kill too.—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for winger