touchdown

noun
UK: /ˈtʌtʃdaʊn/
US: /ˈtʌtʃdaʊn/

  1. In American football, a way of scoring six points by running with or catching the ball in the opponent's end zone.

    1. The team scored a touchdown.
    2. With a minute left, they made a crucial touchdown, winning the game.

  2. A significant achievement or success.

    1. The product launch was a major touchdown for the company.
    2. Securing that contract was a real touchdown and a testament to our team's hard work.

Synonyms

success score achievement
touchdown intransitive-verb

  1. To score a touchdown in American football.

    1. He managed to touchdown!
    2. The quarterback aimed to touchdown, securing the victory for their team.
touchdown transitive-verb

  1. To cause (something) to achieve a major success.

    1. The deal touchdowned the company.
    2. His innovative marketing strategies touchdowned the struggling startup and turned it into a success story.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "touchdown" in English means: In American football, a way of scoring six points by running with or catching the ball in the opponent's end zone., A significant achievement or success..

The phonetic transcription of "touchdown" is /ˈtʌtʃdaʊn/ in British English and /ˈtʌtʃdaʊn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "touchdown": success, score, achievement.

Example usage of "touchdown": "The team scored a touchdown.". More examples on the page.