wide receiver

NOUN

football position

Synonyms

WEAK

pass receiver primary receiver receiver wide out

Example Sentences

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Branch was ranked as the nation’s No. 1 wide receiver out of Las Vegas Bishop Gorman High and considered a landmark recruiting win for USC coach Lincoln Riley.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

USC wide receiver Makai Lemon drew scrutiny for how he handled questions from the media, but Rams general manager Les Snead didn’t see anything unusual.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

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

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026

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

From BBC • Feb. 9, 2026

Sir is our starting small forward and our number one wide receiver.

From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick