Synonyms for

Touchdowns

Verb / ˈtʌˌtʃdaʊnz / Another word for touchdowns — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A touchdown is a score in American football that is made by carrying the ball across the opponents goal line or catching a pass that was thrown across the goal line.

Synonyms & similar words

touchdown score goal six-pointer TD touch major try touchline touchback conversion safety interception yardage gain

Synonyms by register

Formal

scores points conversions

Informal

scores points six-pointers

Antonyms

losses failures defeats setbacks misses fumbles

Common collocations

  • score a touchdown
  • touchdown pass
  • game-winning touchdown
  • touchdown celebration
  • first touchdown
  • homecoming touchdown

Word family

noun touchdown

Usage note

Touchdown is primarily used in American football to refer to the act of scoring by advancing the ball into the opponent's end zone. It is not typically used in other contexts.

Example sentences

  1. The quarterback threw a touchdown pass.
  2. The running back rushed for a touchdown.
  3. The wide receiver caught a touchdown pass.
  4. The defense scored a touchdown on an interception.
  5. The special teams scored a touchdown on a kickoff return.

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