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Definition of goalie

goalie

/ˈɡoʊli/
Plural:goalies
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goalie Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A player in sports such as soccer, ice hockey, field hockey, or lacrosse whose primary role is to defend the goal and prevent the opposing team from scoring.

Example

"The goalie made a diving save in the final seconds of the match to secure the championship."

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• Rhymes for goalie

• Nearby Words

goa
goad
goal
goalie
goalkeeper
goalkeeping
goalkicker

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 20th century as an informal shortening of "goalkeeper" or "goaltender" by attaching the diminutive suffix "-ie" to the noun "goal."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Goalie. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/goalie
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