strong side

noun

: the side of a football formation having the greater number of players
specifically : the side on which the tight end plays

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Jokic’s head was fully facing the strong side of the floor, the right side. — Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 26 Nov. 2025 Lemon can play both in the slot and outside as the Z-receiver who lines up off the line, typically near the tight end on the strong side. — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 2 Jan. 2026 The best thing was the group-stage format itself — having two strong sides and two weaker ones in each group created genuine tension, and kept every match meaningful. — Tim Spiers, New York Times, 30 June 2026 The bi-district crossover ended the seasons after only the first playoff match for strong sides from Westwood, Westlake, Austin High and Cedar Ridge. — Butch Hart, Austin American Statesman, 31 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for strong side

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1951, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of strong side was circa 1951

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“Strong side.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strong%20side. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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