How do you use "Penalty box" in a sentence?

Foul in the box—penalty! He's lethal in the box. Goalkeeper can't handle outside the box.

Penalty box

Q: What does "Penalty box" mean?

The 18-yard area in front of goal. The penalty box (or '18-yard box') is the area where fouls result in penalties and goalkeepers can handle the ball. 'In the box' means in this crucial zone. 'Good in the box' describes players who perform well in this area.

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Meaning: The 18-yard area in front of goal.

球门前的18码禁区。

El área de 18 yardas frente a la portería.

ゴール前の18ヤードエリア。

골문 앞 18야드 구역.

The penalty box (or '18-yard box') is the area where fouls result in penalties and goalkeepers can handle the ball. 'In the box' means in this crucial zone. 'Good in the box' describes players who perform well in this area.

禁区（或「18码区」）是犯规会导致点球、守门员可以用手触球的区域。「in the box」意思是在这个关键区域内。「good in the box」形容在禁区内表现出色的球员。

El área de penalti (o «área de 18 yardas») es la zona donde las faltas suponen penalti y el portero puede tocar el balón con las manos. «In the box» significa dentro de esta zona crucial. «Good in the box» describe a jugadores que rinden bien en esta área.

ペナルティボックス（「18ヤードボックス」）はファウルがPKになり、ゴールキーパーがボールを手で扱えるエリア。「in the box」はこの重要なゾーン内を意味する。「good in the box」はこのエリアで活躍する選手を表す。

페널티 박스(또는 '18야드 박스')는 파울 시 페널티킥이 주어지고 골키퍼가 손을 쓸 수 있는 구역이다. '박스 안에서'는 이 중요한 구역 안을 뜻한다. '박스 안에서 잘한다'는 이 구역에서 활약하는 선수를 묘사한다.

Examples

Foul in the box—penalty!
禁区内犯规——点球！
¡Falta en el área, penalti!
「ボックス内でのファウル——PK！」
박스 안에서 파울——페널티킥!
He's lethal in the box.
他在禁区内很致命
Es letal en el área
「彼はボックス内では致命的だ」
그는 박스 안에서 치명적이다.
Goalkeeper can't handle outside the box.
守门员在禁区外不能用手
El portero no puede tocar el balón fuera del área
「キーパーはボックスの外では手を使えない」
골키퍼는 박스 밖에서 손을 쓸 수 없다.

Pronunciation

/ˈpenəlti bɒks/

Usage Guide

Context: pitch, rules, penalties

Tone: factual, common

✓ Do Say

Penalty box
禁区
área de penalti
ペナルティエリア
페널티 박스
In the box
在禁区内
en el área
エリア内で
박스 안에서
The box
禁区
el área
ボックス
박스

Common Mistakes

18-yard box = penalty box; 6-yard box is smaller

Origin & History

From the rectangular marking on the pitch where penalty rules apply. Officially the 'penalty area' but 'box' is standard British usage. Central to football's key moments.

Etymology: Box-shaped area where penalties are given

First recorded: Football rules, 19th century

Cultural Context

Era: 19th century rules

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Pop culture: Football basics

Regional notes: Universal football term.

Variations

Penalty boxThe box18-yard box