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 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

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 2 Feb. 2026.

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