major penalty

noun

Definition of major penalty

: a 5-minute suspension of a player in ice hockey or lacrosse

Examples of major penalty in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In response, Haula got a five-minute major penalty and a game misconduct. — Michelle R. Martinelli, For The Win, "Capitals player had part of finger sliced off, reattached during Stanley Cup Final," 14 June 2018 His goal came 59 seconds after Patrick Khodorenko was assessed a five-minute major penalty for cross-checking. — George Sipple, Detroit Free Press, "GLI: Cooper Marody's hat trick leads Michigan over Michigan State, 6-4," 2 Jan. 2018 Los Angeles scored three goals on a five-minute power play after Patrick Maroon was given a major penalty for a hit to the head on Kings defenseman Drew Doughty. — USA TODAY, "Ovechkin's 2nd goal lifts Capitals over Hurricanes 5-4 in OT," 2 Jan. 2018 Despite not falling in her two runs, and thus avoiding major penalties, Swaney posted a high score of just 31.40. — Author: Des Bieler, Anchorage Daily News, "How an American skier managed to compete at the Olympics despite not being very good," 20 Feb. 2018 Hanzal was assessed a major penalty for interference. — USA TODAY, "Girard gets first NHL goal, Predators beat Stars 4-1," 12 Oct. 2017 Hanzal was assessed a major penalty for interference. — star-telegram, "Stars’ early lead evaporates under Predators’ scoring barrage," 12 Oct. 2017 Alaska is the third state to pay a major penalty for bonuses obtained after hiring Julie Osnes Consulting. — Erica Martinson, Alaska Dispatch News, "Alaska will pay feds $2.5 million to settle allegations of false food stamp data," 21 Sep. 2017

These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'major penalty.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Keep scrolling for more

Learn More about major penalty

Dictionary Entries near major penalty

Statistics for major penalty

Look-up Popularity

Time Traveler for major penalty

The first known use of major penalty was in 1925

See more words from the same year

Comments on major penalty

What made you want to look up major penalty? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

WORD OF THE DAY

linchpin

one that holds something together

Test Your Vocabulary

Words from Greek and Roman Mythology Quiz

Boreal comes from the name of the ancient Greek god of which wind?

How Strong Is Your Vocabulary?

Test your vocabulary with our 10-question quiz!

TAKE THE QUIZ

Test Your Knowledge - and learn some interesting things along the way.

TAKE THE QUIZ

Words at Play

Ask the Editors

Word Games