extra point

noun

: a point gained on a conversion in football

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However, Dowdle received an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty for an inappropriate gesture following the score, which pushed the extra point attempt back to a 48-yard effort. Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 2 Nov. 2025 The kicking game was so bad that Freeman sounded like Brian Kelly at his sarcastic best when asked about Noah Burnette, Erik Schmidt and Marcello Diomede combining to miss two extra points and one field goal. Pete Sampson, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025 Stringham kicked extra points and blocked a PAT. Dan Albano, Oc Register, 28 Oct. 2025 The Jets took advantage, going nine plays where Hall threw a touchdown to tight end Mason Taylor to take the lead following the extra point. Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 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 6 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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