extra point

noun

: a point gained on a conversion in football

Examples of extra point in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

After a field goal or extra point, the kicking operation returns to the sideline and awaits the next opportunity. — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 6 Aug. 2026

But McManus left seven points off the board — missing two field goals and an extra point — in a 31-27 Wild Card loss to Chicago. — Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

For extra points, match the colors of the shirt with the jacket and shoes, and add gold jewelry and a belt. — Michel Mejía, Glamour, 2 Aug. 2026

Stevens made 76 of 95 field goals and 124 of 126 extra points in a four-year career at Iowa. — Barry Svrluga, New York Times, 31 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