: one that is a specified number of yards in length
—used in combination
kicked a 42-yarder

Examples of yarder in a Sentence

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The Commanders had fourth-and-2 from the 13 but opted for Drew Stevens' 31-yarder. — ABC News, 4 Oct. 2026 The first points at the new Ryan Field went to — fittingly enough — the Wildcats when Jackson Kleather booted a 50-yarder between the uprights to cap off Northwestern's maiden drive in their new home. — Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026 Craig made three of his four field goals, missing a 50-yarder in the second quarter but making a 50-yarder to end the half. — Pj Green october 3, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2026 Third-string tailback London Montgomery’s 74-yard kickoff return in the third quarter set up a touchdown, while a 41-yarder earlier ignited the scoring drive ending with Clark’s long run. — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for yarder

Word History

First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of yarder was in 1889

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“Yarder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yarder. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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