extra point

noun

: a point gained on a conversion in football

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Jude McAtamney missed three extra points, including two costly ones in the Giants’ 33-32 loss to the Denver Broncos in Week 7, while Younghoe Koo missed two field goals and an extra point in five games. Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2026 The double points used to be capped at 10,000 bonus points, and now you’re limited to earning 1,000 extra points. Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026 Pittsburgh, which is jockeying for playoff positioning, earned an extra point in the shootout for the second time this season. CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026 Teriyaki Madness extra points From March 23 to March 29, Teriyaki Madness Mad Rewards members can earn 2X points on Double Protein bowls. Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 19 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for extra point

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1949, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of extra point was circa 1949

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“Extra point.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/extra%20point. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.

Kids Definition

extra point

noun
: a point scored in football after a touchdown by kicking the ball between the goalposts or advancing it a short distance into the end zone
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