wideout

noun

wide·​out ˈwÄ«d-ËŒau̇t How to pronounce wideout (audio)

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Tolbert’s competition for wide receiver targets includes fellow free agent Tutu Atwell and returning wideouts Malik Washington, Tahj Washington and Theo Wease Jr. David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026 Wilson, Mitchell and Isaiah Williams are the top three wideouts on their roster. Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 18 Mar. 2026 The rebuilding Dolphins previously released five-time All-Pro wideout Tyreek Hill and quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and traded veteran safety Minkah Fitzpatrick to the New York Jets. Rob Maaddi, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026 Mizzou has had a fairly steady pipeline of talented wideouts, including 1,000-yard seasons from J’Mon Moore (twice) and Luther Burden III in the last 10 years. Dylan Heinrich, Kansas City Star, 17 Mar. 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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“Wideout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wideout. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.

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