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touchdown

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈtʌtʃdaʊn/

Forms: touchdowns

touchdown means: A score worth six points in American football, made by taking or catching the ball in the opposing end zone.

noun

SIX POINT SCOREB2

A score worth six points in American football, made by taking or catching the ball in the opposing end zone.

  • He scored a touchdown.
  • The quarterback threw two touchdown passes.
  • That late touchdown won the game.

Common phrases: score a touchdown, touchdown pass, winning touchdown

LANDING CONTACTB2

The moment an aircraft or spacecraft reaches the ground when landing.

  • Touchdown was smooth.
  • The wheels shook slightly at touchdown.
  • Passengers must remain seated after touchdown.

Similar words: landing

Common phrases: smooth touchdown, before touchdown, after touchdown

RUGBY TRYC2

A score in rugby made by pressing the ball onto the ground beyond the opposing goal line.

  • The player scored a touchdown.
  • The referee checked the touchdown carefully.
  • Her touchdown put the rugby team ahead.

Similar words: try

Common phrases: score a touchdown, rugby touchdown, winning touchdown

Questions about touchdown

What does touchdown mean?

A score worth six points in American football, made by taking or catching the ball in the opposing end zone.

What is touchdown in other languages?

Türkçe: taçdaun · Español: touchdown · Français: touchdown · Deutsch: Touchdown · Italiano: touchdown · 日本語: タッチダウン

How do you pronounce touchdown?

It is pronounced /ˈtʌtʃdaʊn/.

How do you use touchdown in a sentence?

He scored a touchdown. The quarterback threw two touchdown passes.

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