Definitions

field goal

NOUN

goal made in basketball

Synonyms

STRONGEST

basket

WEAK

bucket

Example Sentences

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During his final season of collegiate basketball in 2011-12, he was the most accurate sharpshooter in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics with a 48.1% three-point field goal percentage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

James reached the points record earlier in part because Abdul-Jabbar played much of his career before the introduction of the three-pointer, but the field goal record is further testament to his longevity and prowess.

From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026

In the NFC divisional round against the Chicago Bears, he intercepted a pass in overtime to set up the winning field goal.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

Note to Sean McVay for 2026 season: Kick the field goal, take the points.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026

“That’s right. Push ’em out of field goal range.

From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden