goalpost

noun

goal·​post ˈgōl-ˌpōst 

: one of usually two vertical posts that with or without a crossbar constitute the goal in various games

Examples of goalpost in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

While the market has largely absorbed the Blackwell ramp, management has once again moved the goalposts with the unveiling of the Rubin (R100) architecture, reinforcing Nvidia’s position at the center of global AI investment through at least 2027. —Tony Zhang, CNBC, 7 Jan. 2026

So instead, Illinois leaders are taking the easy way out by moving the goalposts to their benefit. —Bruce Rauner, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026

The rookie's kick never had a chance, sailing well to the right of the goalposts as the Steelers poured onto the field to celebrate their first division title in five years. —Arkansas Online, 5 Jan. 2026

Landeskog did not finish a 2-1 loss to the Florida Panthers at Amerant Bank Arena after crashing into a goalpost during the second period. —Rob Rossi, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1842, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for goalpost

• almost
• engrossed
• foremost
• hindmost
• impost
• inmost
• lamppost
• leftmost
• necrosed
• outpost
• pancoast
• rightmost

Kids Definition

goalpost

noun

goal·​post ˈgōl-ˌpōst 

: one of two upright posts that serve as the goal in various games