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

In a rematch of last year’s championship, Jefferson defeated Oconee County 4-3 on penalty kicks to win the girls 3A state title Tuesday at Duluth High School. —Sarah Spencer, AJC.com, 13 May 2026

Amanda Gutierres converted a penalty kick in stoppage time and the Boston Legacy came from behind to beat the Orlando Pride 2-1 on Tuesday night. —ABC News, 12 May 2026

Myrto Uzuni scored on a penalty kick in the 14th minute to give Austin an early lead. —CBS News, 11 May 2026

Alexander Chairez, Junior, Arlington Sam Houston Chairez conceded just seven goals in district — three via penalty kick — and added four assists, earning District 8-6A Goalkeeper of the Year and TASCO Honorable Mention All-State honors. —Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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