wideout

noun

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

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But one of the great values of Sunday’s victory over the Chargers was NFL experience for the young wideouts. — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 19 Oct. 2026 Expect Etienne to be the team’s starting punt and kick returner, with sure-handed wideout David Moore fielding punts in certain situations. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 17 Oct. 2026 Legree is the first wideout to 1,000 yards receiving this season. — ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026 Nik Bonitto stripped wideout Rashid Shaheed in scoring territory, Kris Abrams-Draine pulled down a fourth-quarter interception, and McMillian delivered the dagger in overtime. — Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 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 20 Oct. 2026.

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