touchdown

Word parts

touch + down

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈtʌt͡ʃ.daʊn/

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Noun

Singular touchdown

Plural touchdowns

1. (American football) A touchdown is a six-point score made when the ball enters the opponent's goal.
2. (rugby) A touchdown is the act of touching the ground with the ball behind the opponents' goal line, scoring a try.
3. (aviation) A touchdown is the moment when an aircraft makes first contact with the ground during a landing.