wingback

noun

wing·​back ˈwiŋ-ˌbak How to pronounce wingback (audio)
: an offensive back in football who lines up outside the tight end
also : the position of such a player

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Vintage wingback chairs, upholstered in velvet, sit on an antique Persian rug in front of a custom coffee table with a Cristallizzato quartzite top. David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 20 Nov. 2024 The piece pairs nicely with a classic wingback chair upholstered in a contemporary print. Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2024 This foam mattress in a box, for example, has 1,500 perfect reviews and is just $100 for the twin size, while Novogratz’s upholstered wingback queen bed is $210 off. Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024 The velvet texture and wingback design create a dramatic, comfortable look that will stand out in your living space. Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for wingback 

Word History

First Known Use

1933, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of wingback was in 1933

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“Wingback.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wingback. Accessed 27 Nov. 2024.

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