🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

ワイドアウト

Pronunciation / Transliteration: waidoauto

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Wideout/ˈwaɪd.aʊt/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"ワイドアウトが試合の勝利を決定づけました。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A player in American football who lines up farthest from the formation, typically responsible for catching passes.

    "The wideout made an impressive catch in the end zone to secure the victory."
  2. 2

    A term used to describe a player who specializes in running routes and receiving passes.

    "The team's wideout has been a key player in their offensive strategy this season."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'wideout' is derived from the combination of 'wide' and 'out', commonly used in American football to refer to a player positioned farthest from the formation. The usage has evolved since the mid-20th century as the sport developed and specialized roles emerged.

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