extra point

noun

: a point gained on a conversion in football

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On the Chargers' only touchdown, their extra point was blocked and returned for two points by Houston. Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 12 Jan. 2025 In 2005 for example, NFL kickers had a 98.7% extra point percentage. Tyler Small, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025 Outlook: Boomer’s departure opened the door for redshirt freshman Grant Reddick, who connected on 67% (6 of 9) field goal attempts and was 25 of 25 on extra points. Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2025 In Week 9, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers opted to kick a game-tying extra point with 27 seconds left in regulation rather than go for two — and the win — on the road. Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 2 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for extra point 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1949, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of extra point was circa 1949

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“Extra point.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/extra%20point. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

extra point

noun
: a point scored in football after a touchdown by kicking the ball between the goalposts or advancing it a short distance into the end zone
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