noun
- a player in sports like hockey, soccer, or lacrosse whose job is to prevent the opposing team from scoring by guarding the goal
Usage: informal
Examples
- The goalie made an incredible save in the final seconds.
- Our team’s goalie has the best record in the league.
- The soccer goalie dove to block the penalty kick.
- The hockey goalie wore heavy protective gear.
- She’s been the starting goalie for three years.
- The goalie kicked the ball back into play.