touchdown

[tʌtʃdaʊn]

touchdown Definition

a score in American football when a player carries or catches the ball in the opposing team's end zone.

Using touchdown: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "touchdown" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The quarterback threw a pass for a touchdown.

  • Example

    He scored a touchdown on a 50-yard run.

  • Example

    The team celebrated their touchdown with high-fives and chest bumps.

touchdown Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for touchdown

Phrases with touchdown

  • a celebratory dance performed by a player after scoring a touchdown

    Example

    His touchdown dance was so popular that it became a viral sensation.

  • a pass thrown by a quarterback that results in a touchdown

    Example

    The team's victory was sealed by a touchdown pass in the final seconds of the game.

  • a series of plays that result in a touchdown

    Example

    The team's touchdown drive was a thing of beauty, with precise passes and powerful runs.

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Summary: touchdown in Brief

In American football, 'touchdown' [tʌtʃdaʊn] is a score made by carrying or catching the ball in the opposing team's end zone. It is often celebrated with a 'touchdown dance' and can be achieved through a 'touchdown pass' or 'touchdown drive.'

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