tight end
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of tight end
An Americanism dating back to 1960–65
Example Sentences
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Kelce, a tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, has signed on to play for a 14th season in the National Football League.
From Barron's • Jul. 2, 2026
Kelce, a tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, has signed to play for a 14th season in the National Football League.
From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026
University of Southern California freshman tight end Mark Bowman looked like a million bucks at the Mater Dei High prom in Anaheim in May in a crisp blue suit, Gucci loafers and a Lamborghini Huracan.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
Mendoza has first-round picks around him already with running back Ashton Jeanty and Brock Bowers at tight end, while the Raiders splashed out big money to grab centre Tyler Linderbaum to add yet more assistance.
From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026
On the video Jerry Hix faked to the fullback, dropped back, and hit the tight end for a touchdown.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
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