short field
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of short field
An Americanism dating back to 1855–60
Example Sentences
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Early in the fourth quarter, Indiana’s defense forced a three-and-out, blocked Oregon’s punt and recovered the ball 7 yards from the end zone, giving the Hoosier offense its third short field of the night.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 10, 2026
Carney remembers watching the 2006 playoffs when the Dallas Cowboys lined up for a short field goal late in the fourth quarter to take the lead over the Seattle Seahawks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2025
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 were the NFL’s worst pass defense for much of the season and were unable to limit the damage Thursday when the offense’s problems repeatedly gave the Raiders a short field.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 15, 2023
“No . . . only short field trips. My dad—” “The history professor.”
From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan
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