goalie

[US]/'gəʊlɪ/
[UK]/'goli/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a player who guards the goal and tries to prevent the opposing team from scoring

Example Sentences

The goalie made a spectacular save.

The goalie blocked the shot with his body.

The goalie is the last line of defense.

The goalie wears gloves to protect his hands.

The goalie dove to make the save.

The goalie's reflexes are quick.

The goalie anticipates the opponent's moves.

The goalie is an essential player in a soccer team.

The goalie communicates with the defenders to organize the defense.

The goalie is responsible for keeping the ball out of the net.

Real-world Examples

I play lacrosse and it has a goalie.

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I didn't want to blame the goalie, in all honesty.

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Only the goalie can use his hands.

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Goalies and defenders were most likely to get concussions.

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Whoever gets the most goals on the goalies win the medal.

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Three. A goal can be scored by anyone on the ice, including the goalie.

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I swear the goalie from the other team has been my Uber driver.

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Right. He's the goalie. He can touch the ball with his hands. Other players can't.

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During an important game, the star goalie of the football team was asleep at the wheel.

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Renmin University goalie Hao Ziliang says he is glad to be part of the Olympic preparation work.

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