Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

goal-kicker

Noun

/ɡoʊlˈkɪkər/

Definition

A player in a team sport who is specifically responsible for attempting to score points by kicking the ball through goalposts.

Examples

The team’s goal-kicker successfully scored three points from the penalty kick.
As the designated goal-kicker, she practiced her kicks every day to improve her accuracy.

Meaning

The term ‘goal-kicker’ typically refers to an athlete, often in sports like rugby or American football, whose main job is to score goals by making successful kicks.