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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Handed the reins for the first time since middle school, Mestemaker threw 34 touchdowns, ran for five more and passed for 4,379 yards—the most in the country.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
But Kyren Williams rushed for touchdowns of one and seven yards in the final four minutes to lift the Rams to a stunning comeback victory.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 5, 2026
The Seahawks pulled away as the second half wore on, scoring three unanswered touchdowns and tearing through the heart of the Chargers’ defense, sometimes scarcely touched.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 5, 2026
Although he arrived at Michigan last year as a supposed can’t-miss prospect, with a five-star rating and a rocket arm, he has thrown just five touchdowns and four interceptions in his sophomore campaign.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2026
Name the last time a Permian team had been favored by three touchdowns and had lost!
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
