end zone

noun

: a zone at the end of a playing area (such as a field or rink): such as

a

: the area at each end of a football field bounded by the end line, the goal line, and the sidelines

b

: the part of an ice hockey rink between each blue line and the nearer end of the rink

Examples of end zone in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

After scoring a touchdown in Philadelphia against the Eagles in 2017, Beckham got on all fours and lifted his leg, pretending to urinate in the end zone in one of his more odd celebrations. —Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026

The best quarterback of Wednesday’s session was Quinn Ewers, the former Texas standout, who threaded seem pass to tight end Ben Sims, who ran it all the way to the end zone during the first 7-on-7 series. —Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 27 May 2026

Once the hashmarks, Boise State logo and end zone markings found their way onto the field, many of the jokes faded. —Shaun Goodwin may 25, Idaho Statesman, 25 May 2026

Trailing 42-41, DeLand coach Rick Darlington opted to go for the win, and Moore muscled into the end zone on a two-point conversion for the victory 43-42. —Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1916, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for end zone

• alone
• atone
• backbone
• bemoan
• bluestone
• breastbone
• brownstone
• capstone
• cheekbone
• condone
• curbstone
• cyclone

Kids Definition

end zone

noun

: the area where points are scored beyond the goal line at each end of a football field