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

Recent Examples on the Web

The unit had a massive, momentum stealing series by stopping Carroll at the goal line and also recovering a fumble, the first of five takeaways. — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2026

With the Bulldogs backed up against their goal line, Patterson dialed up a nickel blitz — and Fresno State didn’t account for it. — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026

Quarterback Zabrian Boler led the Jaguars down the field but fumbled at the goal line, and Tucker recovered. — Jack Leo, AJC.com, 4 Sep. 2026

Eastern Michigan took a 21-17 lead into the final quarter after Weaver fumbled on a sack by Ronn Hardin near the San Jose State goal line and Bryce Llewellyn recovered the loose bal. — ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1860, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for goal line

• affine
• airline
• align
• aline
• assign
• baseline
• beamline
• benign
• bloodline
• bovine
• brucine
• byline

Kids Definition

goal line

noun

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