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

The Lions’ defense was impressive last week, holding Seminole out of the end zone, but the Lions offense had trouble taking care of the ball. — Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026

This play was an example of Mendoza reading the coverage, understanding where the weakness lay and taking a shot at the end zone. — Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026

During one fall camp practice, tempers flared between the offense and defense with multiple skirmishes near the end zone. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Aug. 2026

The drive stalled thereafter, though, with Willis missing WR AJ Henning, throwing through the end zone. — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 18 Aug. 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