corner kick

American  

noun

Soccer.

1. a direct free kick awarded to the attacking team when a defender last touched a ball that crossed entirely over the goal line, taken from the corner area on the side of the field where the ball went out of play.

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Etymology

Origin of corner kick

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

"At many corner kick situations, there are often as many as 16 players packed into the six-yard box," Cann said.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

It was bad enough that Newcastle conceded an opener from a corner kick or that Nick Pope spilled Dwight McNeil's swerving shot to enable Beto to put away the rebound for Everton's second.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

Seattle equalized at 3-3 on a goal by Jordan Morris in the 88th minute set up by Cristian Roldan from Albert Rusnak's corner kick.

From Barron's • Nov. 9, 2025

From a corner kick in the 27th minute, Velazco scored an Olympico — curling the ball goal-bound — to give Granada Hills a two-goal lead en route to a 3-1 win over Cleveland.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2025

Henry D. lifted a beau- tiful corner kick in to Victor, who leaped up and headed it into the goal.

From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor