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

Quinn Sullivan calmly blasted a penalty kick in the 41st for a 2-0 lead. — CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026

Emanuel Rodriguez, Edgard Junez, Miguel Diaz and Jerry Hernandez converted penalty kicks, with Hernandez delivering the clincher before running over to celebrate with East Aurora’s fans. — Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026

Lewandowski scored on another penalty kick in the 22nd minute to put the Fire back in front after another foul on Bangoura. — ABC News, 7 Nov. 2026

Michelle Cooper converted a penalty kick in extra time to give the Kansas City Current a 1-0 victory over Angel City on Saturday in the quarterfinals of the National Women’s Soccer League playoffs. — Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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