Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
touchdown
noun
/ˈtʌtʃdaʊn/
Definition
A touchdown is a score in American football, achieved when a player carries the ball into the opposing team’s end zone or catches it there.
Examples
- The quarterback threw a perfect pass for a touchdown.
- After a long drive, the team finally made a touchdown.
- Scoring a touchdown is the ultimate goal in football.
Meaning
The term refers to both the act of scoring itself and the actual score, which is worth six points.
Synonyms
- score
- goal
- point
