wide receiver

NOUN

football position

Synonyms

WEAK

pass receiver primary receiver receiver wide out

Example Sentences

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Puka Nacua shattered Rams rookie records after the wide receiver was selected in the fifth round of the 2023 NFL draft.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

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

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

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 • Feb. 10, 2026

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

From BBC • Feb. 9, 2026

Just like back when you and Clancy pretended to be in the Super Bowl, him the quarterback and you the wide receiver.

From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds