Word
touchdown
Phoneticstouch·down, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈtətʃˌdaʊn/
UK/tˈʌtʃdaʊn/
Definitions
01aircraft landing
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Science
n. the exact moment when an aircraft or spacecraft touches the ground during landing.
n. the moment at which an aircraft or spacecraft makes initial contact with the landing surface.
“The passengers cheered at the moment of touchdown after the long flight.”
“Mission control confirmed a successful touchdown on the lunar surface at exactly 04:00 UTC, following a complex descent sequence.”
Usage
Often used as an uncountable noun to describe the event generally.
02American football score
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Sports American English
n. a way of scoring six points in American football by carrying the ball into the end of the field.
n. a scoring play in American or Canadian football worth six points, achieved by advancing the ball into the opponent's end zone.
Español:touchdown
“The star player scored a touchdown in the final minute to win the game.”
“The quarterback's precision pass allowed the wide receiver to secure a touchdown, effectively sealing the championship victory for the home team.”
Usage
Commonly used with the verb 'score'.
Synonyms
03tornado contact
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Science Technical
n. the moment a tornado touches the ground.
n. the point at which a funnel cloud makes physical contact with the earth's surface.
“The news reported a tornado touchdown just outside the small town.”
“Meteorologists tracked the storm's path, noting the exact coordinates of touchdown where the most significant structural damage occurred.”
Usage
Typically used in meteorological reports or news coverage of storms.
Synonyms
Real-World Examples
“Miles Capers knocked the ball out of Bailey’s hands, and Cayden Van Daniels recovered it in the end zone for a touchdown.” “Williams threw two touchdowns and ran for two more as the Bears pounded the Carolina Panthers 59-37 last weekend in the highest-scoring opener in NFL history.” “Here it backfired, Rob Valetini crossing the line but fumbling the touchdown.” Etymology
From touch + down.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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Traducciones: Kaikki.org (Wiktionary), CC BY-SA 4.0