Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

fourth down

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.79 in modern English

Syllables: fourth -down
IPA

20

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

2

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The fourth down in a series that has a maximum of four downs; often used to punt the ball downfield or attempt a field goal (If not punted or converted, the opposing team takes possession wherever the ball is).

Example Sentences

"Mahomes converted key fourth downs with his legs and looked to Kelce throughout the second half and overtime – the tight end finished with nine receptions and 93 yards after just one catch in the opening half."

Inflected Forms

fourth downs (plural)

Phrases

first down second down third down

Frequently Paired Words

first down second down third down

Questions

What does fourth down mean?: The fourth down in a series that has a maximum of four downs; often used to punt the ball downfield or attempt a field goal (If not punted or converted, the opposing team takes possession wherever the ball is).

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