penalty box

Definition

An enclosed bench where a player must remain for timed period (a penalty) that is assessed after an infraction.

Example Sentences

• "Both players got to cool their heels for five minutes in their respective penalty boxes after the fight."
• "At times, Swindon's penalty box resembled a pinball machine."
• "A visit to the penalty box occurs when the salesman has relinquished control of the sales call by immediately answering the customer's question."