wide receiver

NOUN

football position

Synonyms

WEAK

pass receiver primary receiver receiver wide out

Example Sentences

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Cardi B and New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs have fired up a new wave of breakup speculation, less than a year after going official.

From Los Angeles Times

When New England Patriots wide receiver Mack Hollins scored a touchdown with about 12 minutes left in the Super Bowl, the moment had the chance to be a shocking turning point in an otherwise dull game dominated by the Seattle Seahawks.

From The Wall Street Journal

"My wife was the first person to believe in me," said the wide receiver.

From BBC

Wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba emerged as the top pass catcher in the sport.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Seahawks also boast wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who was named the season's top offensive player.

From Barron's