noun
- the area directly in front of a goal in sports such as soccer or hockey
Usage: sports
Examples
- The striker positioned himself in the goalmouth waiting for a cross.
- There was a scramble in the goalmouth as players fought for the loose ball.
- The goalkeeper cleared the ball from the goalmouth just in time.
- A crowd of players gathered in the goalmouth during the corner kick.
- The defender blocked the shot at the goalmouth.
- The ball bounced dangerously in the goalmouth before being cleared.