extra point

noun

: a point gained on a conversion in football

Examples of extra point in a Sentence

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Coach Ben Johnson opted to have Santos kick the tying extra point rather than go for the 2-point conversion. CBS News, 21 Dec. 2025 After Riley Patterson nailed the extra point, the game was tied 7-7. Miami Herald, 21 Dec. 2025 However, a replay review reversed the play, eventually allowing Stafford to connect with Pacua on a 41-yard touchdown to take a seven-point lead after the extra point. Frank Nunns Oconnell, CNN Money, 19 Dec. 2025 The touchdown tied the game, and Lake Mary would kick the extra point to win, 28-27. Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 14 Dec. 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 25 Dec. 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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