winger Meaning & Definition
/ˈwɪŋ.ə(ɹ)/
What Does Winger Mean?
Winger is used as a noun meaning One of the casks stowed in the wings of a vessel's hold, being smaller than such as are stowed more amidships. It can also mean An offensive player who plays on either side of the center.
Winger at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈwɪŋ.ə(ɹ)// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Plural | wingers |
Winger Definition (Noun)
- One of the casks stowed in the wings of a vessel's hold, being smaller than such as are stowed more amidships.
We hauled out a winger of grog.
- An offensive player who plays on either side of the center.
The center passed to the left winger, who shot and scored.
Synonyms of Winger
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Winger synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Winger
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Winger in a Sentence
We hauled out a winger of grog.
The center passed to the left winger, who shot and scored.
Word Forms & Grammar
winger (plural wingers)
Words That Rhyme With Winger
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Origin of Winger
From wing + -er.
How Do You Say Winger?
The standard pronunciation of winger is //ˈwɪŋ.ə(ɹ)//, spoken in 1 syllable.