wide receiver

NOUN

football position

Synonyms

WEAK

pass receiver primary receiver receiver wide out

Example Sentences

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Puka Nacua shattered Rams rookie records after the wide receiver was selected in the fifth round of the 2023 NFL draft.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Cardi B and New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs have fired up a new wave of breakup speculation, less than a year after going official.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2026

The Seahawks also boast wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who was named the season's top offensive player.

From Barron's • Feb. 8, 2026

They played against each other in Europe and for a while linebacker Durde had a picture of him tackling wide receiver Allen on his fridge.

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026

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

From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick