wide receiver

noun

: a football receiver who normally lines up several yards to the side of the offensive formation

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The Ravens were back on the practice field Monday, and the only players not participating were wide receiver Zay Flowers, center Ethan Pocic, nose tackle John Jenkins and cornerback Chidobe Awuzie. — Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026 He was recruited out of high school as a wide receiver before switching to defensive back, and his pass-catching background gives him an edge tracking the ball. — Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026 Mooney, who did not dress for the Giants’ preseason finale, has emerged as Jaxson Dart’s wide receiver three with outside and slot flex. — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 31 Aug. 2026 Whoever gets the nod will benefit from the return of the Scarlet Knights’ leading rusher and wide receiver, Antwan Raymond and KJ Duff, respectively. — Everett Merrill, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for wide receiver

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First Known Use

1960, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of wide receiver was in 1960

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“Wide receiver.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wide%20receiver. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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