Synonyms

wide receiver

American

noun

Football.

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

wide receiver British

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of wide receiver

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

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Amon-Ra St. Brown, the Lions' star wide receiver who is a fluent German speaker, said it "has been a dream of mine to play a game in my mother's home country of Germany since coming to the league".

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The Minnesota Vikings have paid tribute to wide receiver Rondale Moore after the 25-year-old was found dead at his home on Sunday.

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NFL wide receiver Rondale Moore died Saturday according to authorities in Indiana, who said the 25-year-old's death was under investigation.

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The Miami Dolphins have cut star wide receiver Tyreek Hill from their roster as part of a major squad overhaul, the club confirmed on Monday.

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Less than a week after playing for the Patriots in their Super Bowl loss to the Seattle Seahawks, the veteran wide receiver was in court in Dedham, Massachusetts, where his lawyer said he was confident Diggs would be "completely exonerated."

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