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Definition of goalmouth

goalmouth

/ˈɡoʊl.maʊθ/
goal · mouth
Plural:goalmouths
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goalmouth Lexical Profile

goalmouth Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

In games such as soccer or hockey, the opening between the goalposts and beneath the crossbar, or the area immediately in front of the goal.

Example

"The defender cleared the ball out of the crowded goalmouth just before the final whistle."

• Nearby Words

goalkeeping
goalkicker
goalless
goalmouth
goalpost
goalscorer
goalscoring

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