Touchdown

Pronunciation: /ˈtʌtʃˌdaʊn/

Touchdown (noun)

  1. A score in American football when a player carries the ball into the end zone.
  2. The moment when an aircraft lands safely on the ground.

Examples

  • The team celebrated after scoring a touchdown.
  • The pilot announced a smooth touchdown on the runway.

Common collocations: score a touchdown, touchdown pass, make a touchdown, successful touchdown

Synonyms of Touchdown

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