wide receiver
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
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
Sean McVay hopes Puka Nacua will “learn and grow” in the wake of a woman filing a lawsuit against the wide receiver as the Rams consider a contract extension.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026
NFL wide receiver Rondale Moore died Saturday according to authorities in Indiana, who said the 25-year-old's death was under investigation.
From Barron's • Feb. 22, 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
Just like back when you and Clancy pretended to be in the Super Bowl, him the quarterback and you the wide receiver.
From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds
![]()
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.