WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025
wide′ receiv′er, [Football.]
  1. Sportan offensive player positioned wide of the formation, as a split end, used primarily as a pass receiver.
  • 1965–70

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
wide receiver, wideout / ˈwaɪdˌaʊt/
  1. a player whose function is to catch long passes from the quarterback
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