tight end

noun

, Football.

1. an offensive player positioned at one extremity of the line directly beside a tackle, used as both a blocker and a pass receiver.

Word History and Origins

Origin of tight end¹

An Americanism dating back to 1960–65

Example Sentences

He threw what was perhaps his riskiest toss of the week Wednesday, looking to tight end Cameron Brate, who was earlier misidentified as Gronkowski.

From Washington Post

They have questions at tight end even after drafting two last year.

From Washington Post

Mahomes relied on his two main weapons, tight end Travis Kelce and wide receiver Tyreek Hill, in driving 65 yards to get to Tampa Bay’s 27-yard line.

From Washington Post

When Brate studies Kelce, he sees skills that neither he nor most any tight end could replicate.

From Washington Post

The Kansas City Chiefs, on the other hand, tied for the league lead with seven Pro Bowlers, including quarterback Patrick Mahomes, tight end Travis Kelce and wide receiver Tyreek Hill.

From Washington Post

With his body poised at the wheel, Dad became the tight end in an endless fourth quarter, score tied.

From The Daily Beast

Last summer, he scored the largest signing bonus ever granted to a tight end.

From The Daily Beast

The Patriots have the better offense if tight end Rob Gronkowski has sufficiently recovered from a high ankle sprain.

From The Daily Beast