Definition

A player in American football who is positioned farthest from the line of scrimmage and is primarily responsible for catching passes.

Example

The quarterback threw a perfect pass to the wideout, who caught it in the end zone for a touchdown.

Conversation

Did you see that wideout make that amazing catch last night?

Yeah, that was an incredible play!

I can't believe how fast he is as a wideout.

Right? He really changes the game for the team.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Wideout → The word is formed from "wide" (from Old English "wīd", meaning broad or extensive) and "out" (meaning outside or outward). The term "wideout" refers to a condition where visibility is severely reduced due to snow or fog, creating a broad, indistinct landscape.

Memory Tip

Think of a landscape that is so 'broad' ('wide') that you can't see anything 'out' in front of you — that's what a wideout means.

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