strong side

noun

: the side of a football formation having the greater number of players
specifically : the side on which the tight end plays

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But the former Mississippi State standout got edged out by Moore, the team’s 2026 fourth-round pick, for the starting strong side linebacker role early in training camp. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026 Those pairs would also align with Babcock’s liking for offensive-minded puck-movers on their strong side. — Janson Duench, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026 However, with Jaelan Phillips likely manning the strong side outside linebacker spot for most of the packages, Jones could receive a lot of early work on the weak side. — Mike Kaye august 5, Charlotte Observer, 5 Aug. 2026 The bi-district crossover ended the seasons after only the first playoff match for strong sides from Westwood, Westlake, Austin High and Cedar Ridge. — Butch Hart, Austin American Statesman, 31 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for strong side

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1951, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of strong side was circa 1951

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“Strong side.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strong%20side. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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