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
1
A pilot who flies alongside and supports the lead aircraft in a formation.
"The wingman covered his squadron leader during the maneuver."
2
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 notesIn 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
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Word forms
- Plural
- wingmen
- Third person singular
- wingmans
- Past tense
- wingmanned
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The _____ covered his squadron leader during the maneuver.
Etymology
From wing (a formation in flight) + man.
Rhymes for wingman
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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.
