winger

noun

wing·​er ˈwiŋ-ər How to pronounce winger (audio)
: a player (as in soccer or ice hockey) in a wing position

Examples of winger in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The two Miami goals came from winger Robert Taylor, who replaced Messi in the starting lineup, and center forward Leo Campana, who replaced Suarez. Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 26 May 2024 Aside from Pulido, four Sporting KC players earn at least $1 million annually: winger Daniel Salloi, forward and captain Johnny Russell and midfielders Erik Thommy and Nemanja Radoja. Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 17 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for winger 

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Word History

First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of winger was in 1896

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“Winger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/winger. Accessed 29 May. 2024.

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