wide receiver

American  

noun

Football.

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

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wide receiver British  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of wide receiver

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

Less than a week after playing for the Patriots in their Super Bowl loss to the Seattle Seahawks, the veteran wide receiver was in court in Dedham, Massachusetts, where his lawyer said he was confident Diggs would be "completely exonerated."

From Barron's

"We're the best in the world," Seattle wide receiver Jaxson Smith-Njigba screamed as the crowd cheered in response.

From Barron's

Cardi B and New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs have fired up a new wave of breakup speculation, less than a year after going official.

From Los Angeles Times

When New England Patriots wide receiver Mack Hollins scored a touchdown with about 12 minutes left in the Super Bowl, the moment had the chance to be a shocking turning point in an otherwise dull game dominated by the Seattle Seahawks.

From The Wall Street Journal

"My wife was the first person to believe in me," said the wide receiver.

From BBC