Advertisement
Advertisement
wide receiver
noun
- an offensive player positioned wide of the formation, as a split end, used primarily as a pass receiver.
wide receiver
noun
- American football a player whose function is to catch long passes from the quarterback
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Origin of wide receiver1
Discover More
Example Sentences
Chris Godwin is one of the best wide receivers among free agents and will be expensive to re-sign.
Arians saw Leftwich offering tips not only to Roethlisberger but also to young wide receivers such as Antonio Brown and Emmanuel Sanders.
Watkins can tell Kelce understands route running like a wide receiver.
The Chiefs placed wide receiver Demarcus Robinson and reserve center Daniel Kilgore on their covid-19 reserve list Monday.
After all, the 34-year-old wide receiver had caught only four passes for the Packers that season.
The protection will last as long as Winston can still fling the ball 50 yards downfield to a streaking wide receiver.
Brandon Marshall, wide receiver for the Chicago Bears, has a rap sheet including two domestic violence charges.
On Feb. 26, the Eagles signed wide receiver Riley Cooper to a 5-year contract worth $25 million.
The Tennessee wide receiver tried to battle through the tackle and extend his arm so that the ball could break the plain.
In 2009, the Cleveland Browns wide receiver hit and killed a 59-year-old construction worker while driving drunk.
Advertisement
Word of the Day
[tawr-choo-uhs ]
Meaning and examplesStart each day with the Word of the Day in your inbox!
By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse