wide receiver

American  

noun

Football.

• wide receivers
  plural

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

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wide receiver British  

noun

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

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• wide receivers
  plural

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Etymology

Origin of wide receiver

First recorded in 1965–70

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Example Sentences

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wide receiver

That same year, the bill is due for players such as wide receiver DeVonta Smith and tackle Jordan Mailata.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026

Still another son of a popular musician to suit up for major college football was Hud Mellencamp, a two-time Golden Gloves boxing champion in Indiana who walked on as a wide receiver at Duke.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 26, 2026

They also lost wide receiver Ladd McConkey, who was ruled out midway through the second quarter with a concussion.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 18, 2026

Brock Purdy eventually got San Francisco over the line thanks to new wide receiver Mike Evans, who had 113 yards receiving and a touchdown, taking some great catches late on.

From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026

Just like back when you and Clancy pretended to be in the Super Bowl, him the quarterback and you the wide receiver.

From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds

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