extra point

noun

: a point gained on a conversion in football

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Tim Stützle’s goal, his second of the day, earned Ottawa the extra point in the standings. Kevin Kurz, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025 That said, extra points for having the guts to show a Chestburster gruesomely pop out of a young boy. Brian Truitt, USA Today, 9 Nov. 2025 In the Raiders' overtime 30-29 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars last week, Carlson missed a crucial extra point. Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 8 Nov. 2025 Livingstone senior E’Shawn Carter recorded a pick-six on Durham’s first pass attempt of the second half, and sophomore kicker Jason Zapata’s extra point put the Blue Bears in front with a 21-20 advantage. Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 8 Nov. 2025 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 13 Nov. 2025.

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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