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

But Buffalo does have a trio of goalies who can handle the job if the price isn’t right on a trade. — Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

The ad continues with a provocative montage of Sweeney in different athletic uniforms, like a hockey goalie’s mask, football pads, a baseball catcher’s helmet and a Novig jersey. — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 9 Sep. 2026

The Hurricanes won the 2026 Stanley Cup, and Hart made history as the first NHL goalie to allow at least four goals in five straight finals matches. — Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2026

To that point, freshman goalie Josie Biehl was in the midst of a career performance, having made seven saves. — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 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
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• metronidazole
• sulfathiazole
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Kids Definition

goalie

noun

goal·​ie ˈgō-lē 

: goalkeeper