corner kick

American

noun

Soccer.

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.

Etymology

Origin of corner kick

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

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The Galatasaray striker, wearing his trademark mask, headed just over after nine minutes and came close again soon after as he rose to meet a corner kick.

From Barron's • Dec. 27, 2025

Scotland pulled ahead once again after Lawrence Shankland nudged a corner kick into the net, but Denmark fought back until it was 2-2 with 10 minutes remaining.

From BBC • Nov. 18, 2025

After putting relentless pressure on the América defense for most of the second half, Igor Jesus scored on a header off a corner kick by Bouanga to tie the score in the 89th minute.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2025

That set the stage for Morris’ deciding score, which came after LAFC’s Ilie Sánchez headed a corner kick to the top of the box.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 24, 2024

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

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