touchdown
noun
an act or instance of scoring six points by being in possession of the ball on or behind the opponent's goal line.
touchdowns
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pluralof touchdown.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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He scored a career-high five touchdowns and became a fans' favourite for his new tea-sipping celebration, a nod to the British stereotype.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
Njoku was a gifted receiver and blocker in Cleveland, catching 81 balls and scoring six touchdowns in 2023.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
As a senior at Kansas in 1979, Irvin led the Big Eight Conference with 27 punt returns for 321 yards and two touchdowns.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2026
In four years with the Jayhawks, Irvin had 42 punt returns for 454 yards and two touchdowns to go with 10 interceptions.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2026
I think that these are the glory days for that boy, and this moment will just be another story someday because all the people who make touchdowns and home runs will become somebody’s dad.
From "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" by Stephen Chbosky
