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

Griezmann, Ellis, Gustavo Caraballo and Iago all scored for Orlando to start penalty kicks. — Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026

The Minnesota United midfielder failed on two penalty kicks in a draw with UANL Tigres on Friday, but the Argentine totaled two goals and an assist in a 3-1 win over Atlante in the third and final Leagues Cup match Tuesday at Allianz Field. — Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 12 Aug. 2026

That point was in doubt late as Bay defender Aldana Cometti’s hand hit the ball on a Tessa Dellarose shot in stoppage time, but it was not ruled a handball upon quick review and Bay didn’t have to face a penalty kick. — Michael Nowels, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2026

Kat Rader converted a penalty kick to pull the Dash into a draw with the Courage. — ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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