Synonyms for

Wing

Verb / wɪŋ / Another word for wing — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a flattened appendage on the body of a bird, used for flying or balance

Synonyms & similar words

offstage fender backstage extension annexe fly flank annex feather pinion quill plume aerofoil flipper fin appendage limb arm flapper winglet ailerons spoiler airbrake dive drop descent plunge pitch

Synonyms by register

Formal

appendage extremity projection

Informal

flapper fin

Literary

pinion pennon

Antonyms

base body center trunk fuselage underbelly

Common collocations

  • spread its wings
  • on the wing
  • wing it
  • wing commander
  • wing mirror
  • wing span
  • wing tip
  • left wing

Word family

noun wing
verb wing
adjective winged

Usage note

The word 'wing' can refer to a literal appendage for flight, a part of a building, or a political faction. 'Wing it' is an informal idiom meaning to improvise.

Example sentences

  1. The bird's wing was injured and it couldn't fly.
  2. The airplane's wing was damaged in the storm.
  3. The butterfly has colorful wings.
  4. The bat uses its wings to fly at night.
  5. The angel had beautiful white wings.

Quotes

  • I believe I can fly, I believe I can touch the sky. I think about it every night and day, spread my wings and fly away.
  • You can't put a limit on anything. The more you dream, the farther you get.
  • Dreams come true. Without that possibility, nature would not incite us to have them.

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