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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Chernyshov had just taken a pass in the neutral zone early in the first period when he was checked by Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson, who briefly put his right arm around the Sharks winger to try to slow him down. Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026 But England drew level on 17 after tries by its own wingers, Tom Roebuck and Cadan Murley, and Chessum's first of the match. ABC News, 14 Mar. 2026 In the 1960s, Toronto Maple Leafs star winger Frank Mahovlich gained a reputation for being a quiet player. Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026 That’s why star winger Sam Reinhart, the team’s leader in goals (28), assists (31) and points (59), didn’t play on Tuesday. Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for winger

Word History

First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined above

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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 Mar. 2026.

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