extra point

noun

: a point gained on a conversion in football

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Meanwhile, Rag & Bone gets extra points for including a leather pouch insert. — Ángela Belda, Glamour, 24 May 2026 Patterson was 27-of-29 on field goals and 34-of-35 on extra points last year. — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 27 May 2026 It’s currently marked down over 60% off—extra points if your bed frame is upholstered in a matching bouclé material. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 27 June 2026 After a touchdown, the team has the option of trying for a single extra point by scoring from the opposing team’s 5-yard line, or two points from the 10-yard line. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for extra point

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First Known Use

circa 1949, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of extra point was circa 1949

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“Extra point.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/extra%20point. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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extra point

noun
: a point scored in football after a touchdown by kicking the ball between the goalposts or advancing it a short distance into the end zone
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