Definition

The moment when an aircraft or spacecraft lands on the ground, or the act of scoring points in American football by crossing the opponent's goal line with the ball.

Example

The football team celebrated after their player scored a touchdown.

Conversation

Did you see that incredible touchdown in the game last night?

Yes! It was such an amazing play, I couldn't believe it.

I know, right? That touchdown changed the whole momentum of the game.

Absolutely, it really got the crowd hyped up!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Touchdown → It is formed from "touch" (from Old English *tūcan*, meaning to come into contact with) and "down" (meaning a downward direction or position). The word "touchdown" refers to the act of coming into contact with the ground, particularly in sports like football when a player scores by getting the ball into the end zone and touching the ground with it.

Memory Tip

Think of the action of coming into contact ('touch') with the ground ('down') — that's what a touchdown means in sports.

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