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

Florida challenged, alleging goalie interference led to the score. —Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 15 May 2024

Especially at this time of year, when mismatches on the power play — at 6-foot-4, Nichushkin blots out the sun as well as opposing goalies’ vision — can often mean the difference between parades and penitence. —Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 14 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1894, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

goalie

noun

goal·​ie ˈgō-lē 

: goalkeeper