yard line

noun

: any of a series of marked or imaginary lines one yard apart on a football field that are parallel to the goal lines and that indicate the distance to the nearest goal line

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Gordon even had a moment of passion on the sideline after one of his rushes landed the Dolphins on the Bengals’ 1-yard line, yet Miami had to settle for a field goal. — Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026 The son of Pro Football Hall of Fame lineman Bruce Matthews lined up as an eligible receiver on second down from the Baltimore 5-yard line in the third quarter. — ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026 Later in the half, Iamaleava threw two interceptions, the first at midfield and the second coming at Oregon’s 22-yard line, wiping out a field-goal opportunity. — Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026 The wide receiver leaped from the 2-yard line, made a one-handed grab around an Eagles defender and landed in the end zone. — Ryan Gaydos Outkick, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for yard line

Word History

First Known Use

1898, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of yard line was in 1898

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“Yard line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yard%20line. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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