extra point

noun

: a point gained on a conversion in football

Examples of extra point in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

If the visiting team performs more trick plays than the home team ahead of the final inning, they’re awarded an extra point. — Idaho Statesman, 27 July 2026

He’s made 59 of 67 career field goals — including 6 of 10 from 50 yards — and all 173 of his extra points. — Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 24 July 2026

Feely was the Jets’ starting place kicker — responsible for field goals, extra point kicks and kickoffs — in the 2008 and 2009 seasons. — Joseph Konig, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026

Families shopping for younger builders can also take advantage of a separate free gift offer and earn extra points on many of LEGO's most popular kid-friendly themes. — ABC News, 8 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1949, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for extra point

• counterpoint
• disappoint
• multipoint
• needlepoint
• reappoint
• adjoint
• anoint
• appoint
• checkpoint
• conjoint
• disjoint
• endpoint

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