Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

goalie

noun

/ˈɡoʊ.li/

Definition

A player in a sport, such as hockey or soccer, whose primary responsibility is to prevent the opposing team from scoring by guarding the goal.

Examples

The goalie made an incredible save during the final minutes of the match.
In hockey, the goalie wears specialized pads to help protect against the fast-moving puck.
As a young player, she always wanted to be the goalie after watching her favorite team play.

Meaning

The term ‘goalie’ is an informal abbreviation for ‘goalkeeper’. This player usually stands in front of the goal and uses various techniques to block shots from the opposing players.