wideout

noun

wide·​out ˈwīd-ˌau̇t How to pronounce wideout (audio)
: wide receiver

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Weaknesses could include depth at wideout The biggest question may be how quickly a receiving corps that lost six of its top seven pass-catchers last year gels. — Michael Marot, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026 Wideout/linebacker Sawyer Haley, wideout/defensive back Levi Carlucci and lineman Jaysson Pittman are the team’s senior captains. — Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 27 Aug. 2026 Which wideout or defensive back will literally and figuratively drop the ball? — Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026 Concerns about quarterback Jalen Hurts, untested offensive coordinator Sean Mannion and the trade of a star wideout have turned all the attention on the Eagles’ offense in 2026. — Nbc Sports, NBC news, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for wideout

Word History

First Known Use

1967, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of wideout was in 1967

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“Wideout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wideout. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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