extra point

noun

: a point gained on a conversion in football

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For example, zippered pockets were one of our favorite details that earned some coats extra points. Jessie Quinn, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024 On special teams, Justin Tucker was 5-for-5 on extra point attempts and the Ravens had their longest kickoff return (59 yards by Hill) and punt return (22 yards by Desmond King) of the season. Jeff Zrebiec, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024 Wright had kicked in two games for the Chiefs, nailing 8-9 of his field goal attempts and making both extra point attempts across the two games. Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 14 Dec. 2024 Earning extra points and miles this holiday season World of Hyatt members can score 3,000 points for each eligible night spent at participating Hyatt Vacation Club properties between now and March 30, 2025. Ramsey Qubein, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for extra point 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1949, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 22 Dec. 2024.

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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