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TD (noun) means Touchdown: in American and Canadian football, a score of six points made by taking the ball into the opponents' end zone. Example: “He threw four TDs in the first half.”
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1
Touchdown: in American and Canadian football, a score of six points made by taking the ball into the opponents' end zone.
"He threw four TDs in the first half."
"The stat line shows 312 yards and 3 TD."
2
Teachta Dála: a member of Dáil Éireann, the lower house of the Irish parliament.
"The local TD raised the hospital closure in the Dáil."
"She has been a TD for Cork South-Central since the last election."
3
finance In business and finance, Toronto-Dominion Bank, or a term deposit, a savings account holding money for a fixed period at a fixed rate.
"He banks with TD."
"The money is locked in a twelve-month TD."
How to use TD
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishIn American football, a touchdown; in Ireland, a member of parliament.
When to use it
Always capitalised; heavily context-dependent.
Easily confused with
TDS
TBD →
Common pairings
TD pass
rushing TD
local TD
opposition TDs
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Etymology
An initialism: of touchdown in sport, and of the Irish Teachta Dála, 'deputy to the Dáil', in politics.
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Frequently asked questions
What does TD mean in football stats?
It means touchdown, worth six points, with the extra point or two-point conversion counted separately. In a quarterback's line, 3 TD means three touchdown passes; in a running back's line it means touchdowns scored.
What is a TD in Ireland?
A TD, or Teachta Dála, is an elected member of the Dáil, the Irish equivalent of an MP. The plural is TDs and the title goes after the name: Mary Byrne TD.
What is the meaning of TD?
"TD" (noun) means touchdown: in American and Canadian football, a score of six points made by taking the ball into the opponents' end zone.
What is another word for TD?
Other words for "TD" include touchdown, score, deputy.
