Punch

Pronunciation: /ˈpʌntʃ/

Punch (noun)

  1. a sweet drink made with fruit juice and sometimes alcohol
  2. a tool used to make holes in materials like paper or leather
  3. a strong hit with a fist or an object

Examples

  • She served a refreshing punch at the party.
  • The punch was filled with slices of orange and lemon.

Common collocations: fruit punch, serve punch, hole punch, use a punch, powerful punch

Punch (verb)

  1. to hit someone or something with your fist
  2. to make a hole in something using a tool

Examples

  • He punched the bag repeatedly during training.
  • She punched the air in celebration.

Synonyms of Punch

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Punch

  • when describing gentle touch
  • when describing gentle movement