wide receiver
noun
: a football receiver who normally lines up several yards to the side of the offensive formation
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The Jayhawks still need to bolster their offensive line, and wide receiver depth would be another spot to consider.
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Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 31 May 2024
A lot of wide receivers know what to say when they get asked about the dirty work that is usually an afterthought for a glamor position.
—Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 28 May 2024
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Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 31 May 2024
A lot of wide receivers know what to say when they get asked about the dirty work that is usually an afterthought for a glamor position.
—Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 28 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for wide receiver
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“Wide receiver.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wide%20receiver. Accessed 5 Jun. 2024.
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