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 news of Neymar’s hefty purchase follows speculation that the left winger, who currently plays for the Saudi Pro League club Al Hilal and the Brazil national team, will reportedly join Major League soccer team Inter Miami in 2025. India Roby, Architectural Digest, 29 Oct. 2024 The meteoric rise of Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal so soon after club great Lionel Messi's departure is exceptional, Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany said on Tuesday before the two sides meet in the Champions League. Reuters, 22 Oct. 2024 After McTavish’s initial foray to the goal crease was disrupted by contact from defenseman Ian Cole, McTavish and Zegras played catch below the goal line before Zegras slipped a pass between Cole’s legs and past winger Lawson Crouse that found Fabbri in front. Andrew Knoll, Orange County Register, 17 Oct. 2024 The winger couldn't agree to stay any longer than that tenure because of not being adult age. Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024 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 16 Nov. 2024.

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