kickoff
noun
a place kick or a drop kick from the 40-yard line of the team kicking at the beginning of the first and third periods or after the team kicking has scored a touchdown or field goal.
kickoffs
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pluralof kickoff.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Shipley also returned four punts or kickoffs for touchdowns.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 7, 2026
That first season, the percentage of touchbacks on kickoffs plummeted because kickers couldn’t boot the ball as far.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2025
For afternoon kickoffs, a soft pretzel tray with mustard or cinnamon dip goes a long way.
From Salon ● Sep. 15, 2025
Redshirt freshman Ryon Sayeri will handle field goals, extra points and kickoffs in the meantime.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2025
I’d been at campaign kickoffs, fund-raisers, and election-night parties.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
