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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The 6-foot-5, 242-pounder has learned the roles and responsibilities at defensive end, middle linebacker, weak side linebacker and strong side linebacker, and the Falcons are confident in his ability to play each at a high level. — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 9 Oct. 2026 But the former Mississippi State standout got edged out by Moore, the team’s 2026 fourth-round pick, for the starting strong side linebacker role early in training camp. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026 Those pairs would also align with Babcock’s liking for offensive-minded puck-movers on their strong side. — Janson Duench, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026 However, with Jaelan Phillips likely manning the strong side outside linebacker spot for most of the packages, Jones could receive a lot of early work on the weak side. — Mike Kaye august 5, Charlotte Observer, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for strong side

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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 20 Oct. 2026.

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