touch·down
ˈtəch-ˌdau̇n 
1
: the act of touching a football to the ground behind an opponent's goal
specifically
: the act of scoring six points in American football by being lawfully in possession of the ball on, above, or behind an opponent's goal line when the ball is declared dead
2
: the act or moment of touching down (as with an airplane or spacecraft)
touched down; touching down; touches down
: to reach the ground : land
: to place (the ball in rugby) by hand on the ground on or over an opponent's goal line in scoring a try or behind one's own goal line as a defensive measure
Examples of touchdown in a Sentence
Noun
What was the plane's speed at touchdown?
Verb
the plane will touch down in about 30 minutes
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Steve Silverman, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Despite that, Williams has 17 passing touchdowns compared to just five interceptions, is completing 62% of his passes and is closing in on 3,000 yards.
—Evan Bleier, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
Josh Dinner, Space.com, 19 Dec. 2024
In November, legendary German techno fest Time Warp touched down for its annual bash in Brooklyn, N.Y.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 18 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Darnold did not have his best game against Chicago’s disappointing defense, but the Vikings put the game away with a pair of rushing touchdowns by Aaron Jones and Cam Akers in the second half.
—Steve Silverman, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Despite that, Williams has 17 passing touchdowns compared to just five interceptions, is completing 62% of his passes and is closing in on 3,000 yards.
—Evan Bleier, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
Verb
The lander will touch down autonomously, using vision navigation software to guide its descent.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 19 Dec. 2024
In November, legendary German techno fest Time Warp touched down for its annual bash in Brooklyn, N.Y.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Touchdown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/touchdown. Accessed 27 Dec. 2024.
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touchdown
1 of 2 noun
touch·down
ˈtəch-ˌdau̇n
1
: the act of touching a football to the ground behind an opponent's goal
2
: the act of scoring six points in American football by carrying the ball over the opponent's goal line
3
: the act or moment of touching down (as with an airplane or spacecraft)
touch down
2 of 2 verb(ˈ)təch-ˈdau̇n
: to reach the ground : land
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