SportsAugust 17, 2026

wideout

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Definition

A wide receiver in American football, a player positioned near the sidelines whose primary role is to catch passes.

Etymology

Derived from the American football position 'wide receiver,' it is a compound of 'wide' (referring to the player's lateral alignment on the field) and 'out' (referring to their position near the sidelines).

In the news

The term is used to describe Isaac TeSlaa, who plays as a wide receiver for the Detroit Lions and expresses confidence in his team's talent.

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