extra point

noun

: a point gained on a conversion in football

Examples of extra point in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Giants were the only ones that didn’t lose after kicking two extra points after touchdowns to force overtime in a 27-27 tie against Washington in Week 5. — ABC News, 3 Nov. 2026

Tomasz Serwinski kicked five extra points and added a 24-yard field goal in the fourth quarter for the Rams (3-4). — Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 3 Nov. 2026

However, kickoffs went for touchbacks when desired, kickoff and punts were fielded without muffs and field goals and extra points were handled without an issue. — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2026

In Sunday’s 28-24 loss to the Broncos, Butker made his first four kicks — three extra points and a 45-yard field goal. — Pete Sweeney november 2, Kansas City Star, 2 Nov. 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