third down

noun

The third down in a series that has a maximum of four downs; traditionally the last running/passing play before punting.

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Meanings

nounthird down (plural third downs)

plural third downs

  1. American footballThe third down in a series that has a maximum of four downs; traditionally the last running/passing play before punting.
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APA

third down. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/third%20down

MLA

“third down.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/third%20down. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “third down,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/third%20down.

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