short field
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of short field
An Americanism dating back to 1855–60
Example Sentences
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They settled for a short field goal, but lost when the Kansas City Chiefs responded with a touchdown.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026
Indiana turned the short field into a 35-7 lead.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 10, 2026
Instead of kicking a short field goal, Buffalo went for it on fourth down and reaped the benefits.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 19, 2025
The Chargers settled for a 50-yard field goal after the short field because of two penalties on the offensive line.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2024
“No . . . only short field trips. My dad—” “The history professor.”
From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan
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