Touchdown
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B1
/ˈtʌtʃˌdaʊn/
(touchdown)
scoring or landing
Etymology
Etymology Information
'touchdown' originates from the combination of 'touch' and 'down', where 'touch' meant 'to come into contact with' and 'down' referred to 'the ground or surface'.
Historical Evolution
'touchdown' evolved from the early 20th-century sports terminology, initially used in rugby and later adopted by American football.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to touch the ball down on the ground', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of scoring in American football.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of scoring six points in American football by carrying the ball into the opposing team's end zone.
He scored a touchdown in the final seconds of the game.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45