goal kick

noun

: a free kick in soccer awarded to a defensive player when the ball is driven out of bounds over the end line by an opposing player

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There are now five-second countdowns for goal kicks and throw-ins. — Russell Lewis, NPR, 12 June 2026 There are now five-second countdowns for goal kicks and throw-ins to stop time-wasting. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 21 June 2026 Ream intercepted a Bosnia goal kick at midfield and passed to Tyler Adams, who flicked to Tillman. — ABC News, 1 July 2026 Tim Ream intercepted a Bosnia goal kick at midfield and then Tillman found Balogun in the box. — CBS News, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for goal kick

Word History

First Known Use

1881, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of goal kick was in 1881

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“Goal kick.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/goal%20kick. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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