wide receiver

noun

, Football.

1. an offensive player positioned wide of the formation, as a split end, used primarily as a pass receiver.

wide receiver

noun

1. American football a player whose function is to catch long passes from the quarterback

Word History and Origins

Origin of wide receiver¹

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

The protection will last as long as Winston can still fling the ball 50 yards downfield to a streaking wide receiver.

From The Daily Beast

Brandon Marshall, wide receiver for the Chicago Bears, has a rap sheet including two domestic violence charges.

From The Daily Beast

On Feb. 26, the Eagles signed wide receiver Riley Cooper to a 5-year contract worth $25 million.

From The Daily Beast

The Tennessee wide receiver tried to battle through the tackle and extend his arm so that the ball could break the plain.

From The Daily Beast

In 2009, the Cleveland Browns wide receiver hit and killed a 59-year-old construction worker while driving drunk.

From The Daily Beast