extra point

noun

: a point gained on a conversion in football

Examples of extra point in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

From there, the Ohio State product used his blazing speed to get past multiple Patriots defenders and tie the game following the Jason Myers extra point. — Scott Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2026

Quick, name the seven men who have attempted at least one field goal or extra point for the Commanders over the previous two seasons. — Barry Svrluga, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Kayden Minner’s 1-yard run put Mount Union on the verge of tying the game before Byrne blocked the extra point. — ABC News, 6 Sep. 2026

Weinberg hit all six extra points and nailed his only field goal, from 46 yards. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 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