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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After a steal from defender Dylan Akau in the 15th minute, freshman winger Keegan Kelly came up with the ball in space, then found midfielder Sam Bassett with an inch-perfect through ball between three defenders. Braidon Nourse, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024 Neither veteran defenseman Cam Fowler nor power forward Mason McTavish played Sunday, and both were missing from Tuesday’s practice, as was industrious winger Robby Fabbri. Andrew Knoll, Orange County Register, 12 Nov. 2024 With Blackhawks winger Craig Smith serving a penalty, Will Smith collected a loose puck near the slot and again used his quick release to fire a shot past a frozen Mrazek. Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 31 Oct. 2024 Brazilian winger Antony, a favorite of Ten Hag’s from his time in charge of Dutch giants Ajax, exemplified the coach's transfer market failings. Freddie Clayton, NBC News, 28 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 22 Nov. 2024.

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