touchdown
Definitions
A scoring play in American football in which a player carries the ball across the opponent's goal line or catches a pass while in the end zone.
The act or moment of an aircraft or spacecraft making contact with the ground during a landing.
Examples
The quarterback threw a perfect pass to secure the winning touchdown in the final seconds of the game.
The pilot announced that we would be making a smooth touchdown at the airport in about twenty minutes.
The crowd erupted in cheers as the wide receiver celebrated his second touchdown of the afternoon.