# penalty area

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. An area of a pitch or field, inside which a penalty is given to the offensive team if a foul is made by the defensive team.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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