punch

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/pʌntʃ/

noun
a forceful hit with a fist (= closed hand)

punch in a sentence

  • “The punch sent him flying.”
  • “He was knocked out by a punch in the face.”
  • “She gave him a punch on the nose.”
  • “Some of the crowd started getting aggressive and threw a punch or two (= hit people).”

What does “punch” mean?

punch (noun) means a forceful hit with a fist (= closed hand). It is pronounced /pʌntʃ/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "punch" mean?
punch (noun) means: a forceful hit with a fist (= closed hand)
How do you pronounce "punch"?
"punch" is pronounced /pʌntʃ/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "punch" in a sentence?
Here is "punch" used in a sentence: The punch sent him flying.

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