touchdown

[US]/'tʌtʃdaʊn/
[UK]/'tʌtʃdaʊn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a score in American football achieved by advancing the ball into the opponent's end zone or by catching a pass thrown into the end zone; landing or touching the ground.

Phrases & Collocations

score a touchdown

touchdown celebration

touchdown pass

touchdown drive

touchdown run

touchdown catch

Example Sentences

The football team scored a touchdown in the final seconds of the game.

The quarterback threw a perfect pass for a touchdown.

The crowd erupted in cheers as the running back made a touchdown.

The wide receiver caught the ball in the end zone for a touchdown.

The team celebrated their touchdown with high-fives and hugs.

The defense intercepted a pass and returned it for a touchdown.

The kicker made a field goal instead of going for a touchdown.

The coach called a trick play that resulted in a touchdown.

The team's strategy focused on scoring touchdowns rather than field goals.

The player's touchdown dance became famous among fans.

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