extra point

noun

, Football.

1. conversion ( def 13 ).

Example Sentences

The Cowboys led a mundane game in Washington 13-9 with just over five minutes left, before chaos ensued with five late touchdowns and a thrilling Commanders comeback thwarted by a missed extra point.

From BBC

Norris stopped for fresh tyres to take fastest lap in the closing stages to give McLaren an extra point.

From BBC

The extra point was knocked away at the goal line.

From Los Angeles Times

It gets extra points for the pedestrian bridges over the bustling Pacific Coast Highway that help folks get safely from the shops-and-restaurants part of town to the beach.

From Los Angeles Times

A blocked punt, blocked extra point and a star receiver ejected.

From Los Angeles Times