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end zone

/ɛnd zoʊn/
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Other forms: end zones

The end zone is the area at either end of a football field or hockey rink where players score points by getting the ball or puck across the goal line.

In football, the end zone is the rectangular area marked by the goal line and the end line, where players aim to score touchdowns by carrying or catching the ball. In hockey, the end zone is the section of the rink where players attempt to score goals, often marked by fast-paced action and intense play. Whether in football or hockey, the end zone is the ultimate target, where the game’s most exciting moments often happen.

Definitions of end zone
  1. noun
    (American football) the area at either end of a field where players score touchdowns
  2. noun
    (hockey) the area at either end of a rink where players aim to score goals
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