end zone

noun

: a zone at the end of a playing area (such as a field or rink): such as

a

: the area at each end of a football field bounded by the end line, the goal line, and the sidelines

b

: the part of an ice hockey rink between each blue line and the nearer end of the rink

Examples of end zone in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

With this contest already having nine punts, Kyler Murray looked for Marvin Harrison Jr. in the end zone, but he was picked off. —Ryan Morik, Fox News, 29 Dec. 2024

Instead of getting the ball, Stafford throws a nice block as Cam Edwards takes it into the end zone for the score. —Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 28 Dec. 2024

The Bucs had at least one unusual turnover in last weekend’s loss at Dallas when defensive back Jourdan Lewis wrestled away a touchdown pass in the end zone to rookie Jalen McMillan for an interception. —Rick Stroud, Orlando Sentinel, 27 Dec. 2024

Rohan Nadkarni Whoa! The Texans’ first points on Christmas come via their defense, as Derrick Henry was tackled in the end zone for a safety. —Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 26 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1916, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

end zone

noun

: the area where points are scored beyond the goal line at each end of a football field