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 the last minute of stoppage time, Alex Pfeiffer carved up Stars defender Ava Cook on the dribble, drawing a foul and earning a penalty kick.
—
Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 27 Sep. 2025
Marta had the game-winning penalty kick in that matchup.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Sep. 2025
Still tied, Minnesota and Austin were roughly 10 seconds away from going to penalty kicks when Joseph Rosales was beat to a ball down the right flank.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 18 Sep. 2025
Kristijan Kahlina dove left and saved Lionel Messi’s penalty kick in the 32nd minute.
—Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 14 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for penalty kick
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.
Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 27 Sep. 2025
Marta had the game-winning penalty kick in that matchup.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Sep. 2025
Still tied, Minnesota and Austin were roughly 10 seconds away from going to penalty kicks when Joseph Rosales was beat to a ball down the right flank.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 18 Sep. 2025
Kristijan Kahlina dove left and saved Lionel Messi’s penalty kick in the 32nd minute.
—Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 14 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for penalty kick
Cite this Entry
“Penalty kick.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/penalty%20kick. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share