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

However, I'm finding it hard to look past the Broncos who had the advantage of the bye week, have a dominant defence, know about winning games in comeback mode and aren't banged up the way Buffalo are - especially at the wide receiver position.

From BBC

Hortiz said he hadn’t talked with wide receiver Quentin Johnston and his representation about whether they would pick up his fifth-year option.

From Los Angeles Times

No matter which schemes opposing defenses cooked up, Seattle wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba found ways to break free and torch them downfield.

From The Wall Street Journal

At wide receiver, Brandon Aiyuk has been out all season, and in his absence Ricky Pearsall emerged as a No. 1 threat.

From The Wall Street Journal

Wide receiver Keenan Allen, linebackers Odafe Oweh and Khalil Mack and defensive lineman Teair Tart are among 27 players set to hit free agency.

From Los Angeles Times