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

So in the early rounds, the Panthers simply picked up some more guys who can put the ball in the end zone. —Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2024

The four-time Super Bowl champion is known for spiking footballs into the ground for end zone celebrations during his days in the NFL. —Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1916, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

end zone

noun

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