wide receiver

American

noun

Football.

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

wide receiver British

noun

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

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wide receivers

plural

Etymology

Origin of wide receiver

First recorded in 1965–70

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