: one that is a specified number of yards in length
used in combination
kicked a 42-yarder

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Walker caught one of Caleb Williams' two touchdown passes, a 1-yarder in the fourth quarter. ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026 Packers wide receiver Christian Watson had six catches for 147 yards and two touchdowns, including an 81-yarder in the first quarter. Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2026 James’ first touchdown catch was a 15-yarder midway through the second quarter. Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026 Fones then hit a 48-yarder, his second of the game from that distance, to win in overtime. Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for yarder

Word History

First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of yarder was in 1889

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“Yarder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yarder. Accessed 18 Sep. 2026.

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