extra point

noun

Definition of extra point

: a point gained on a conversion in football

Examples of extra point in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Some obvious — on two occasions, the Barons had only nine players on the field when Eastlake kicked an extra point. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Eastlake overwhelms Bonita Vista in blowout victory," 26 Mar. 2021 But Matt Prater's extra point attempt hit the right upright. — Carlos Monarrez, Detroit Free Press, "Detroit Lions game score vs. Chicago Bears: Live updates and analysis," 6 Dec. 2020 Stanford’s special teams came up big against the Bears, with Thomas Booker blocking the extra point attempt by Cal’s Dario Longhetto with less than a minute to play to seal the Cardinal win. — oregonlive, "Pac-12 football power rankings: Oregon Ducks fall and Oregon State Beavers surge up," 1 Dec. 2020 The Vikings led 6-0 early on but Bailey missed the extra point attempt, then pushed another short attempt wide right on a short field goal. — Jeff Nowak, NOLA.com, "What happened in Week 14: Falcons 1st NFC team eliminated; Saints with work left for title," 14 Dec. 2020 He got flagged for a personal foul that moved back the extra point attempt, and the try failed. — Charles Hollis, al, "Kiffin vs. Leach: An Egg Bowl worth watching (don’t forget the dog thing)," 28 Nov. 2020 Hunter has only missed one extra point attempt for the Barons, who are off to a 3-1 start. — David Hinojosa, ExpressNews.com, "Saint Mary’s Hall kicker Hunter Hoelscher proves she’s no joke," 5 Nov. 2020 Rams kicker Samuel Sloman’s extra point attempt after Goff’s 10-yard TD pass to Robert Woods in the second quarter was blocked by Dion Jordan. — Josh Dubow, orlandosentinel.com, "Jimmy Garoppolo throws 3 TD passes, 49ers beat Rams 24-16," 19 Oct. 2020 Rams kicker Samuel Sloman's extra point attempt after Goff's 10-yard TD pass to Robert Woods in the second quarter was blocked by Dion Jordan. — Josh Dubow, Star Tribune, "Jimmy Garoppolo throws 3 TD passes, 49ers beat Rams 24-16," 18 Oct. 2020

These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'extra point.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Keep scrolling for more

Learn More about extra point

Dictionary Entries near extra point

extrapolation chamber

extrapolatory

Statistics for extra point

Last Updated

3 Apr 2021

Cite this Entry

“Extra point.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/extra%20point. Accessed 14 Apr. 2021.

Style: MLA

MLA

Chicago

APA

Merriam-Webster Check Mark Icon

Keep scrolling for more

More Definitions for extra point

extra point

noun

English Language Learners Definition of extra point

American football : a point scored after a touchdown by kicking the ball between the goalposts or by carrying or throwing it a short distance into the end zone

See the full definition for extra point in the English Language Learners Dictionary

Comments on extra point

What made you want to look up extra point? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).