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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Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, wide receiver Was released after catching just 11 passes for 89 yards without a touchdown, after finding the end zone nine times with the Titans in 2024. David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026 Quarterback Dak Prescott was driving toward the end zone in pursuit of a touchdown that would have pulled the Cowboys within three. Mckay Coppins, The Atlantic, 12 Mar. 2026 Despite his first-year success, Brown didn’t reach the end zone. Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026 Orr and Wood have said there will be improvements made to the program’s existing on-campus facility, Hornet Stadium, to facilitate the move, including new locker rooms, more end zone seating and more padded seats for fans. Michael McGough, Sacbee.com, 8 Mar. 2026 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 21 Mar. 2026.

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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