extra point

noun

: a point gained on a conversion in football

Examples of extra point in a Sentence

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Extracurricular activities are not like the SATs or your GPA, where every extra point can matter. Derek Newton, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025 For extra points, match the colors of the shirt with the jacket and shoes, and add gold jewelry and a belt. Michel Mejía, Glamour, 15 June 2025 The exception in an otherwise dominant showing was a tight second set, in which teams traded runs all the way to extra points. Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 21 May 2025 Quinn converted a game-tying extra point late in the fourth. Alex Kushel, Sun Sentinel, 11 May 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 28 Jun. 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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