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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Mahovlich was one of the greatest left wingers in the game for his entire NHL career. Allan Mitchell, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025 Only 33 seconds after the puck dropped, winger Sonny Christian scored on a deflection off defenseman Griffin Faherty’s shot. Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 9 Feb. 2025 Meanwhile, winger Matt Boldy and defenseman Brock Faber are set to represent Team USA in the 4 Nations Face Off. Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 9 Feb. 2025 Not long after Rapids sources confirmed a transfer of winger Ted Ku-DiPietro from D.C. United, the club announced another midfield signing. Braidon Nourse, The Denver Post, 8 Feb. 2025 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 22 Feb. 2025.

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