goalie

noun

goal·​ie ˈgō-lē 

plural goalies

: a player who defends the goal in any of various games (such as hockey, lacrosse, or soccer) : goalkeeper

If the ball carrier continues to cut across in front of the net, the goalie must move with the shooter in order to cover the angle.

—Jim Hinkson

As she has so many times during the last four years, Barlow broke away from all of the defenders and beat the goalie with her swift foot and a one-on-one move towards the net.

—Brian Moore

Examples of goalie in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

On the deciding goal, McCann cut to the middle and beat goalie Logan Thompson on a quick shot. — ABC News, 11 Oct. 2026

The Capitals maintained the lead throughout the third period, closing the door on the Rangers, particularly in the final two minutes after New York pulled its goalie. — Danielle Allentuck, Washington Post, 10 Oct. 2026

Later in the third, Washington goalie Logan Thompson kept the lead at two by stopping Blake Lizotte on a breakaway just after the Pittsburgh forward came out of the penalty box. — CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026

The first goal of his career is the 21st by a goalie, counting the playoffs. — Stephen Whyno, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1894, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for goalie

• acholi
• emboli
• sertoli
• unholy
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• dipyridamole
• itraconazole
• ketoconazole
• metronidazole
• sulfathiazole
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Kids Definition

goalie

noun

goal·​ie ˈgō-lē 

: goalkeeper