wideout

noun

wide·​out ˈwīd-ˌau̇t How to pronounce wideout (audio)

Examples of wideout in a Sentence

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The Baylor wideout’s receptions and receiving yards dropped slightly in 2024 yet his 16.9 yards per catch average showcase some big play ability. C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 11 May 2025 Just ask two-time Pro Bowl wideout Adam Thielen, who started his NFL career as a tryout player at Minnesota Vikings minicamp in 2013. Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2025 Penn State’s receivers weren’t difference-makers in the passing game last season, and that was a huge factor in the Orange Bowl, when no wideout caught a pass in the loss to Notre Dame. Antonio Morales, New York Times, 16 May 2025 The second-year wideout continues to struggle catching the ball — which seems to be the No. 1 requirement of his job. Rob Reischel, Forbes, 6 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for wideout

Word History

First Known Use

1967, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of wideout was in 1967

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“Wideout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wideout. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.

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