forward pass

noun

: a pass (as in football) made in the direction of the opponent's goal

Examples of forward pass in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But the refs ruled the backwards pass/lateral/whatever was actually a forward pass, no matter where the ball landed. — Arkansas Online, 18 Sep. 2026

That’s because a forward pass and a throwing motion are defined differently. — Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026

Argentina started the second half strongly and Piscatelli twice went close to scoring, his second attempt disallowed for a forward pass. — ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026

The number of forward passes played beyond the defensive line has more than doubled since the previous World Cup, underscoring how build-up patterns have evolved. — Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1890, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for forward pass

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Kids Definition

forward pass

noun

: a pass in football thrown in the direction of the opponent's goal