Synonyms for
Touchdown
Definition
a scoring play in American football; when the ball is carried or caught over the opponent's goal line
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- score a touchdown
- touchdown pass
- game-winning touchdown
- touchdown celebration
- touchdown reception
- long touchdown
- home run touchdown
Word family
noun touchdown
verb touch down
Usage note
Primarily used in American football to describe the act of scoring. The phrase 'touch down' can also refer to an aircraft landing.
Example sentences
- John scored a touchdown in the football game.
- The crowd went wild when the team made a touchdown.
- The player ran the ball all the way to the end zone for a touchdown.
- The team celebrated their touchdown with a group dance.
- The quarterback threw a pass for a touchdown.
Quotes
When you get into the end zone, act like you've been there before, no matter what. - Vince Lombardi
I think every player looks forward to scoring touchdowns. - Jerry Rice
I love scoring touchdowns for my team and for the fans. - Ezekiel Elliott