penalty area
US /ˈpen.əl.ti ˌer.i.ə/
UK /ˈpen.əl.ti ˌer.i.ə/
1.
the rectangular area in front of the goal in soccer, within which a foul by a defending player results in a penalty kick
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The foul occurred just inside the penalty area.
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He dribbled the ball into the penalty area and shot.