penalty kick

noun

1

: a free kick in rugby

2

: a free kick at the goal in soccer made from a point 12 yards in front of the goal and allowed for certain violations within a designated area around the goal

Examples of penalty kick in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Despite the Argentine soccer god’s uncharacteristically rough start — including missing a penalty kick in the first half — Messi came through in the clutch, helping his national team pull off a jaw-dropping comeback. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 8 July 2026

Saibari also connected for the winning penalty kick in the shootout win over the Netherlands in the Round of 32. — Michael Lewis, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Messi missed the penalty kick, and then Argentina conceded again in the second half. — Kaylah Jackson, NBC news, 8 July 2026

Four years removed from reaching the semifinals, Morocco tied Brazil in its opener, knocked out the Netherlands on penalty kicks and bounced back from a rough start to beat co-host Canada to reach the quarterfinals. — Stephen Whyno, Twin Cities, 8 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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