Winger

Pronunciation: /ˈwɪŋər/

Winger (noun)

  1. A player in football who mainly plays near the touchline, helping attack down the side.
  2. A player in some cricket teams who bats or fields mainly on the side of the pitch.

Examples

  • The winger sprinted down the sideline to cross the ball.
  • A winger often creates chances by running past defenders.