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Definition of goalscorer

goalscorer

/ˈɡoʊlˌskɔːr.ər/
goal · scor · er
Plural:goalscorers
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Adjective:goalscoring
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goalscorer Lexical Profile

goalscorer Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

British A player who scores a goal in a sporting match, or an athlete known for a particular ability to score goals regularly (especially in soccer, field hockey, or ice hockey).

Example

"She finished the season as the league's leading goalscorer with twenty-eight goals."

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• Nearby Words

goalless
goalmouth
goalpost
goalscorer
goalscoring
goaltender
goaltending

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