end line

American  

noun

Sports.

1. a line at each end of a court or playing field at right angles to the sidelines that defines one of the lengthwise boundaries of the playing area.

2. a line at each end of a football field parallel to and 10 yards (9 meters) behind the goal line.

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Etymology

Origin of end line

An Americanism dating back to 1915–20

Example Sentences

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end line

Leandro Trossard got the assist, bending a perfect back-post cross from the end line to his waiting teammate.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026

Official Alex Billeter waved off the score, ruling the ball was out-of-bounds when attacker Kyra Carusa got a touch on it at the end line to send an assist into the box.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 29, 2024

Messi had a hand in Cremaschi’s goal, sending a pass that Alba kept from going over the end line before passing to Cremaschi.

From Washington Times ● Aug. 6, 2023

Georgetown Prep senior attackman Colin Burns received a pass behind the goal and moved toward the end line.

From Washington Post ● Mar. 27, 2023

But the linesman ruled that the ball had not completely crossed the end line.

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John