winger

/ˈwɪŋ.ə(ɹ)/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: wingers

Sense 1

Meaning · English

One of the casks stowed in the wings of a vessel's hold, being smaller than such as are stowed more amidships.

Noun

Examples

We hauled out a winger of grog.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

An offensive player who plays on either side of the center.

Noun

Examples

The center passed to the left winger, who shot and scored.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “winger” mean?

One of the casks stowed in the wings of a vessel's hold, being smaller than such as are stowed more amidships.

Is “winger” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.