goal line

noun

: a line at either end and usually running the width of a playing area on which a goal or goalpost is situated

Examples of goal line in a Sentence

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Gustavsson stopped the first 13 shots sent his way before New Jersey winger Paul Cotter got his first goal of the season, slipping a low shot between the goalie’s knees following Connor Brown’s set-up pass from below the goal line. Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 23 Oct. 2025 Later on the drive, at the goal line, Gardner Minshew checked in at quarterback with Mahomes lined up as a running back. Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2025 Take a short slant near the goal line to Marvin Mims that connected for 7 yards, but ended up behind Mims because Nix's feet were already planted. Luca Evans, Denver Post, 21 Oct. 2025 Cam Hart had a breakup near the goal line. Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for goal line

Word History

First Known Use

1860, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of goal line was in 1860

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“Goal line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/goal%20line. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

goal line

noun
: a line at either end of a playing area that marks the goal
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