wideout

noun

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

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Another wideout in Coleman came next in the fifth round. — Miami Herald, 2 June 2026 Wide receiver is another position of need, as Burrell is the only wideout committed at the moment. — Austin Meek, New York Times, 2 July 2026 The Green Bay Packers have locked up wideouts Watson and Reed with contract extensions this offseason. — Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026 Washington has long been rumored as a landing spot for the wideout who has not played for the Niners since tearing his ACL and MCL in 2024. — Michael Nowels, Mercury News, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for wideout

Word History

First Known Use

1967, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of wideout was in 1967

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wide-open
wideout
wide-ranging
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“Wideout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wideout. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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