onside kick

noun

: a kickoff in football in which the ball travels just far enough to be legally recoverable by the kicking team

Examples of onside kick in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Cardinals added a late field goal, but Deebo Samuel recovered an onside kick to seal the win. — CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026

The Bisons recovered the ensuing onside kick to lock up the win. — Erick Taylor, Arkansas Online, 27 Sep. 2026

Arkansas recovered Tulsa’s ensuing onside kick and drove 50 yards on five plays on a series capped by a 20-yard touchdown throw from Jackson to Chris Marshall. — ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026

The Celtics fell behind 17-0, briefly recovering with an onside kick before two late turnovers sealed the loss. — Lila Hempel-Edgers, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1895, in the meaning defined above

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