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
Indiana turned the short field into a 35-7 lead.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 10, 2026
A short pass to Germie Bernard was stuffed, and the Hoosiers and their Heisman quarterback were given the gift of a short field.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 1, 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 Moon Squadron use them for nighttime parachute drops, the Hudsons being bigger than the Lizzies, not so suitable for short field landings.
From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein
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