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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“We were watching Arsenal, even if the rest of us didn’t know what a corner kick was,” Smith said, referring to the mayor’s favorite soccer team.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

When the final whistle sounded following a final corner kick from the desperate Galaxy, some in the crowd of 22,447 booed.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 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

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

She lofted a corner kick into the center to Maya, who controlled it and passed it along the ground to Victor.

From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor

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