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

Aside from his late-game tackle, Evans’ most notable play was a pass break-up against with 15 seconds left in the second quarter when Goff threw a wobbly end zone pass to Isaac TeSlaa on first and 10. — Charlotte Observer, 6 Oct. 2026

Two drives later, the former Oklahoma State standout scampered into the end zone for Miami’s only touchdown of the day. — Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026

Deloatch quickly recovered the ball, which had bounced backward into the end zone, giving the Saints their first touchdown of the game. — ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026

In one end zone sits the 65-meter Goal Line Bar, the longest bar in Europe. — Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 5 Oct. 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