noun
- pilots who fly in formation beside and slightly behind a lead aircraft
- friends who provide support or assistance, especially in social situations
Usage: military aviation
Usage: informal
Examples
- The fighter jets flew in formation with two wingmen flanking the squadron leader.
- The pilot relied on his wingmen to watch for enemy aircraft during the mission.
- His friends acted as wingmen at the party, helping him meet new people.
- Good wingmen know when to step back and let their friend take the lead.
- The wingmen maintained radio contact throughout the training exercise.
- She asked her roommates to be her wingmen at the networking event.