Touchdown

/tˈʌt‍ʃda‍ʊn/

/ˈtətʃˌdaʊn/

Touchdown

a score in American football; being in possession of the ball across the opponents' goal line

the very first moment of landing during which the plane's wheels hit the ground

Examples

1. The final touchdown came in the last seconds of the game.

2. The crowd roared as the football team scored a touchdown.

3. Facing elimination from the playoffs, the team's star quarterback threw an incredible pass for a last-minute touchdown and saved the situation.

4. We have touchdown!