end zone

[ end zohn ]

noun

1. Football. an area at each end of the field between the goal line and the end line. Compare red zone ( def 1 ).
2. Ice Hockey. an area at each end of the rink between the goal line and the closer of the two blue lines. Compare neutral zone ( def ).

end zone

noun

1. American football the area behind the goals at each end of the field that the ball must cross for a touchdown to be awarded

Word History and Origins

Origin of end zone¹

First recorded in 1910–15

Example Sentences

By the look of the highlights he sees of Dobbins breaking free from defenders and somersaulting into the end zone, the running back definitely looks to be back to his old self.

From Los Angeles Times

Dobbins sprinting into the end zone with 18 seconds left was almost enough to make the previous disappointments disappear.

From Los Angeles Times

It would take Robinson running wide open down the seam to break through the stalemate, as Maiava floated a touch pass to the wideout, who ran 49 yards untouched into the end zone.

From Los Angeles Times

It looked like the Bruins had made a stop deep in their own territory late in the second quarter when safety Bryan Addison intercepted a Rogers pass in the end zone.

From Los Angeles Times

Week one: If it wasn’t for Isaiah Likely's toe being out of the end zone, the Chiefs would have lost against the Ravens.

From BBC