wide receiver

noun

, Football.

1. an offensive player positioned wide of the formation, as a split end, used primarily as a pass receiver.

wide receiver

noun

1. American football a player whose function is to catch long passes from the quarterback

Word History and Origins

Origin of wide receiver¹

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

“Keary Colbert is one of my best friends,” Foster said, referring to the former USC wide receiver who was a teammate for four seasons with the Carolina Panthers.

From Los Angeles Times

Wide receiver Rico Flores Jr. is expected to play against the Trojans after missing the last six games because of an unspecified injury.

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“I get it once a week. Try to be consistent so they don’t get too bad. As a wide receiver, these are my moneymakers so I’ve got to take care of them.”

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USC wide receiver Zachariah Branch celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the first half.

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Brady Smigiel, whose twin brother, Beau, is also on the team as a wide receiver, said he wanted to prove that he and his teammates could compete against Orange County’s best, cementing a Ventura County program at the Division 2 level.

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