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fifty-yard line
/fˈɪftijˈɑːɹd lˈaɪn/
/fˈɪftijˈɑːd lˈaɪn/
50-yard lineFifty-yard line
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the center point of the American football field, marking the midway point between each team's end zone
What is a "fifty-yard line"?
A fifty-yard line is the line that runs across the center of an American football field, marking the midpoint between the two end zones. It is located 50 yards from each goal line and is a key reference point for both teams during the game. The fifty-yard line divides the field into two equal halves and is often used to measure the distance a team needs to cover to score.
Examples
The team celebrated their touchdown at the 50-yard line.
The kick-off sent the ball soaring to the 50-yard line.
