Punch

Punch (combat)

A punch is a striking blow with the fist. It is used in most martial arts and combat sports, most notably western boxing, where it is the only type of offensive technique allowed. In sports, hand wraps or other padding such as gloves may be used to protect athletes and practitioners from injuring themselves.

Punch (drink)

The term punch refers to a wide assortment of drinks, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, generally containing fruits or fruit juice. The drink was introduced from the Indian subcontinent to England by employees of the East India Company in the late 17th century. Punch is usually served at parties in large, wide bowls, known as punch bowls.

Punch (monkey)

Punch-kun , or simply Punch, sometimes also referred to as Punch Monkey, is a baby Japanese macaque, or snow monkey, at the Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan. He gained viral attention on social media for his attachment to a large orangutan stuffed toy. Punch's internet popularity led to a surge in visitors to the zoo starting in February 2026.

Punch

Proper noun

1. A glove puppet who is the main character used in a Punch and Judy show.
2. Any butterfly of genus Dodona.

Noun

1. Ellipsis of Suffolk Punch (“a horse of that breed”).
2. A butterfly of the genus Dodona.