extra point

noun

: a point gained on a conversion in football

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Pittsburgh, which is jockeying for playoff positioning, earned an extra point in the shootout for the second time this season. CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026 Teriyaki Madness extra points From March 23 to March 29, Teriyaki Madness Mad Rewards members can earn 2X points on Double Protein bowls. Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 19 Mar. 2026 After missing only one kick and converting all 22 of his extra point attempts last season, Folk agreed to a two-year contract with the Falcons earlier this week. Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 11 Mar. 2026 Gonzalez has made all of but eight of 171 extra points. Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2026 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 25 Mar. 2026.

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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