wide receiver

noun

Football.

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

wide receiver

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of wide receiver¹

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

Wide receiver Terry McLaurin has played in only three games due to a quad injury while running back Austin Ekeler was lost for the season with an Achilles tendon injury and wide receiver Deebo Samuel did not play in Dallas due to a heel injury.

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Wide receiver Pat Bryant, who grew up in Florida, had not been out of the US before helping the Denver Broncos beat the Jets at Tottenham this month.

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Rookie wide receiver Tre’ Harris has done the little things, such as run blocking — even stuffing Miami defensive end Bradley Chubb last week — to turn into a must-watch player for Roman.

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“Tre’ Harris kind of reminds me of a quote somebody told me a long time ago,” Roman said, adding that Harris reminds him of former NFL wide receiver Anquan Boldin.

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“Just being consistent, being the guy we can count on — run game, pass game,” wide receiver Keenan Allen said when asked about Harris.

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