extra point

noun

: a point gained on a conversion in football

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Boston College also blocked an extra point and returned it for two points. Mitch Sherman, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025 Outlook: Boomer’s departure opened the door for redshirt freshman Grant Reddick, who connected on 67% (6 of 9) field goal attempts and was 25 of 25 on extra points. Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2025 In total, Reichard is 21 of 26 (80.8 percent) on field goals this season, and 38 of 38 on extra points. Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 1 Jan. 2025 After missing an extra point with 50 seconds left, Moody had one last chance to help his team with an onside kick. David K. Li, NBC News, 31 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for extra point 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1949, in the meaning defined above

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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 9 Jan. 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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