end zone

[end zohn] / ˈɛnd ˌzoʊn /

NOUN

scoring area

Synonyms

WEAK

crossbar end line goal goal line goalpost

Example Sentences

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Freeman had hit the turf, corralled a ball that bounced off him twice, sprang to his feet, and sprinted into the end zone.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 20, 2026

Seattle trailed 12-7 when quarterback Russell Wilson unleashed a desperate heave to the end zone in the final seconds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

About the only thing missing from his stat line was a touchdown -- something he was denied when a 49-yard charge to the end zone was disallowed after a holding call on center Jalen Sundell.

From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026

Receiver Santonio Holmes had nine catches for 131 yards — including a spectacular, toe-tapping reception in the end zone with 35 seconds remaining — and claimed the MVP award.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 8, 2026

I spiked the ball in the end zone and did my TD dance, which I was never allowed to do in school.

From "Crash" by Jerry Spinelli