tight end

American  

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.

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Etymology

Origin of tight end

An Americanism dating back to 1960–65

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Example Sentences

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tight end

Their first pass, a completion to tight end Charlie Kolar, was fumbled away.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 11, 2026

Some may not remember that Ditka was an All-American two-way player in college at Pitt; a dynamo tight end who was equally punishing as a defender.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026

The tight end eventually became a coach, famously leading the 1985 Chicago Bears.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026

Seeman was caught on camera seeming to curse at Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride, whose side lost 36-24 away to the New York Giants.

From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026

He had good protection and saw Chavez break free down the middle of the field from his tight end position.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger

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