Meaning & use

punch

noun·Everyday

A quick, forceful blow struck with a closed fist.

See it in a sentence

He landed a hard punch to his opponent's jaw in the final round.

She threw a punch at the bag until her arms ached.

A note on using this word

Also used figuratively to mean forceful impact, as in "the speech had real punch."

Words with a similar meaning

blowjab

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Another way to use it

2. verb

To strike someone or something with a closed fist.

He punched the wall out of frustration and immediately regretted it.

3. noun

A sweet drink typically made by mixing fruit juice with other liquids.

Guests helped themselves to punch from a large bowl at the party.

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