end zone

noun

: a zone at the end of a playing area (such as a field or rink): such as
a
: the area at each end of a football field bounded by the end line, the goal line, and the sidelines
b
: the part of an ice hockey rink between each blue line and the nearer end of the rink

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The unveiling of the $250 million north end zone project will create an entirely different dimension and complexion to the stadium — from acoustics, aesthetics and amenities to stark symbolism. — Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026 The Gators’ first-year coach will exit the south end zone tunnel Saturday night under the lights — and the microscope — while showered by cheers as a new era of Florida football begins against Florida Atlantic. — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2026 The media viewing area during team periods is often behind the end zone, making distance hard to gauge. — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 30 Aug. 2026 Three of the South Dakota State commit’s six receptions ended in the end zone. — Jerry Birchfield, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for end zone

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1916, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of end zone was circa 1916

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end zone

noun
: the area where points are scored beyond the goal line at each end of a football field
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