yard line

noun

: any of a series of marked or imaginary lines one yard apart on a football field that are parallel to the goal lines and that indicate the distance to the nearest goal line

Examples of yard line in a Sentence

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What happens at the one yard line? — Joshua Ceballos, Sun Sentinel, 1 June 2026 The Giants were inside the 25-yard line when Manning was sacked for a short loss with a minute left. — Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 5 June 2026 Jeanty met with the media at the edge of the dirt arena, where the 50-yard line would typically be, before the event. — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 7 June 2026 Before that, when the Jets could have taken the lead on their opening drive, Allen fumbled on the Dolphins’ 1-yard line. — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 12 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for yard line

Word History

First Known Use

1898, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of yard line was in 1898

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“Yard line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yard%20line. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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