wideout

noun

wide·​out ˈwīd-ˌau̇t How to pronounce wideout (audio)

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During Waddle's first three seasons in the NFL, the wideout surpassed 1,000 receiving yards. Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024 But from the perimeter to the slot, the 6-foot, 200-pound wideout went on to turn 158 receptions into 1,845 yards and 15 touchdowns over his next 50 games. Oliver Thomas, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024 Another new wideout, former Vanderbilt transfer Will Sheppard, caught two touchdowns against Utah. Christopher Kamrani, The Athletic, 22 Nov. 2024 The wideouts were held to three catches for 19 yards. Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 17 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for wideout 

Word History

First Known Use

1967, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of wideout was in 1967

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“Wideout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wideout. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.

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