noun
- a player in soccer, rugby, or hockey who plays on the left or right side of the field
- a person who holds extreme political views, especially on the far left or far right
Usage: sports
Usage: informal; politics
Examples
- The left winger scored a brilliant goal in the final minutes.
- She plays as a right winger for the national team.
- The coach moved him from center to winger this season.
- He’s known as a right-wing winger in political circles.
- The winger crossed the ball perfectly to the striker.
- Many consider him a left winger due to his radical views.