bonus point

adj, noun — 2 senses

bonus-point

adjalso spelled bonus-point
1

That secures a bonus point.

  • England put themselves within sight of the World Cup quarter-finals with a comfortable bonus-point victory over Romania in Dunedin.2011 September 24, Ben Dirs, “Rugby World Cup 2011: England 67-3 Romania”, in BBC Sport:

bonus point

noun
1

Athletics, Education, Games, Hobbies, Lifestyle, Sports An additional point awarded to a student, player, or participant in recognition of an exceptional performance or by surpassing a standard.

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