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
Jordan Botelho and DeVonta Smith fell for the motion to the field side, because who would run a reverse to the short side of the field near the goal line?
—
Pete Sampson, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
Allen completes a pass to Khalil Shakir, who is tackled by cornerback Jack Jones short of the goal line.
—Miami Herald, 9 Nov. 2025
Tate Fettig had an interception at the goal line and CJ Holland had an interception in the red zone.
—Michael Huntley, Oc Register, 8 Nov. 2025
After a moment, with the puck resting behind Hellebuyck and just in front of the goal line, Smith poked it across for his sixth goal of the season.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for goal line
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Pete Sampson, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
Allen completes a pass to Khalil Shakir, who is tackled by cornerback Jack Jones short of the goal line.
—Miami Herald, 9 Nov. 2025
Tate Fettig had an interception at the goal line and CJ Holland had an interception in the red zone.
—Michael Huntley, Oc Register, 8 Nov. 2025
After a moment, with the puck resting behind Hellebuyck and just in front of the goal line, Smith poked it across for his sixth goal of the season.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for goal line
Cite this Entry
“Goal line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/goal%20line. Accessed 21 Nov. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share