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Touchdown Definition & Meaning

touchdown
noun
  1. a score in American football; being in possession of the ball across the opponents' goal line
  2. a landing (as the wheels touch the landing field); especially of airplanes

"Touchdown" in song lyrics

See how touchdown is used in real songs:

  • "Bustin my gun off for the millenium touchdown"
    Big Kap + Funkmaster Flex f/ Erick Sermon, Redman — Okay
  • "I can't see but I'm tryin to make a touchdown"
    C-Murder f/ Master P — Livin' Legend
  • "Exit Martin Luther King, make a right touchdown"
    Custom Made Gangstas f/ H.A.W.K., Bun B — Victorious

Usage tips for "touchdown"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "touchdown" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for touchdown to find words that pair well.

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Frequently asked questions

What does touchdown mean?
a score in American football; being in possession of the ball across the opponents' goal line a landing (as the wheels touch the landing field); especially of airplanes
What part of speech is touchdown?
Touchdown is a noun.
How many definitions does touchdown have?
Touchdown has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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