noun

wingman

WIHNG-man

Wingman (noun) means a pilot who flies alongside and supports the lead aircraft in a formation. Example: “The wingman covered his squadron leader during the maneuver.”

noun

A pilot who flies alongside and supports the lead aircraft in a formation.

"The wingman covered his squadron leader during the maneuver."

A friend who provides support in a social situation, especially when someone is trying to meet a romantic interest.

"He asked his best mate to be his wingman at the party."

How to use wingman

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA supporting partner — originally a fellow pilot, now often a friend who helps you socially or romantically.

Common pairings

act as wingman be someone's wingman

Word forms

wingmanned past tense, wingmen plural, wingmans singular

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Etymology

From wing (a formation in flight) + man.

Rhymes for wingman

Kingman

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Frequently asked questions

What does “wingman” mean?

The word “wingman” means a pilot who flies alongside and supports the lead aircraft in a formation. In plain terms, a supporting partner — originally a fellow pilot, now often a friend who helps you socially or romantically.

How do you pronounce “wingman”?

“Wingman” is pronounced WIHNG-man (/ˈwɪŋmæn/ in IPA).

How do you use “wingman” in a sentence?

Here is “wingman” used in a sentence: “The wingman covered his squadron leader during the maneuver.”

What part of speech is “wingman”?

“Wingman” is a noun.

How many meanings does “wingman” have?

“Wingman” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a pilot who flies alongside and supports the lead aircraft in a formation.