kick out

verb

kicked out; kicking out; kicks out
Synonyms of kick outnext

transitive verb

: to dismiss or eject forcefully or summarily

Examples of kick out in a Sentence

kicked out of the game for using bad language
Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
There will be at least two meetings a month, more room for public comment and fewer attendees kicked out of the meeting — all of which were decisions made by the current Republican majority or O’Hare alone. — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026 That setup is able to kick out a beastly 1,001 hp and 793 ft lbs of torque. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2026 Defense lawyer John Cantrell told jurors Bonds was getting kicked out of the party. — Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026 Fans who are kicked out for such conduct will be banned from attending athletic events for the remainder of the school year and are subject to university fan or student conduct policies, the league said. — ABC News, 28 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for kick out

Word History

First Known Use

1697, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of kick out was in 1697

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Kick out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kick%20out. Accessed 9 Nov. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster