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winger

American  
[wing-er] / ˈwɪŋ ər /

noun

  1. (in Rugby, soccer, etc.) a person who plays a wing position.

  2. a right-winger.


winger British  
/ ˈwɪŋə /

noun

  1. sport a player stationed on the wing

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of winger

First recorded in 1785–95; wing + -er 1

Example Sentences

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Fellow winger Ben Gannon-Doak, who only recently returned from injury at Bournemouth, makes the squad.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

“I think our team, we learned, myself included, just how to play in those games,” said winger Troy Terry, the only remaining link to the Ducks’ last playoff team.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

Vegas played without winger Mark Stone, whose 28 goals were second-most on the team during the regular season.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

The Hurricanes acquired left winger Taylor Hall midway through the 2024-25 season with the hopes of adding a veteran presence to their fourth line.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

He was our right winger and one of the best players on the team.

From "Facing the Lion" by Joseph Lemasolai Lekuton and Herman Viola

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