Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

touchdown

Noun

/ˈtʌʧˌdaʊn/

Definition

A touchdown is a scoring play in American football and Canadian football, achieved when a player carries the ball into the opponent’s end zone or catches the ball in the end zone.

Examples

He scored a touchdown in the final minutes of the game.
The quarterback threw a perfect pass for a touchdown.
Fans erupted in cheers when their team made a touchdown.

Meaning

In sports, particularly in American football, a touchdown is the primary way of scoring points. It signifies a successful offensive play when a team crosses into the opponent’s territory.