# centre circle

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. The circle in the centre of the pitch which, at kick-off, the defending team may not enter until the attacking side has touched the ball.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/centre-circle