English Explanatory Dictionary

penalty box

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An enclosed bench where a player must remain for timed period (a penalty) that is assessed after an infraction.
  2. The penalty area.
  3. A temporary punishment, or, metaphorically, a similar setback (e.g., loss of control, embarrassment, etc.).

Pronunciation

En-au-penalty box.ogg

Word forms

penalty box penalty boxes

Synonyms

sin bin
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