end zone

noun

: a zone at the end of a playing area (such as a field or rink): such as
a
: the area at each end of a football field bounded by the end line, the goal line, and the sidelines
b
: the part of an ice hockey rink between each blue line and the nearer end of the rink

Examples of end zone in a Sentence

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But Purdy responded by leading touchdown drives on two of the next three possessions, including a 1-yard score to back up tight Jake Tonges, and then running for a 10-yard touchdown and celebrating with a dance in the end zone. Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 29 Dec. 2025 The Bills narrowly lost Sunday's matchup against the Eagles, after Allen missed an open receiver in the end zone for a two-point conversion that would have won the game. Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 29 Dec. 2025 Cornerback Mike Jackson also picked off Sam Darnold in the end zone. Charlotte Observer, 29 Dec. 2025 The Cougars ultimately made the most of their final opportunity, ending the game with an interception in the end zone and securing their 12th win of the season — the program's first 12-win campaign since 2001. Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 29 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for end zone

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1916, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of end zone was circa 1916

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“End zone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/end%20zone. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

end zone

noun
: the area where points are scored beyond the goal line at each end of a football field
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