Goalie

Pronunciation: /ˈɡoʊli/

Definitions of goalie

noun A person who tends goal in various sports

Example Sentences

A1 The goalie stopped the ball from going into the net.

A2 The goalie made a great save during the game.

B1 The goalie's quick reflexes helped the team win the match.

B2 The goalie was awarded the best player of the season for his outstanding performances.

C1 The goalie's exceptional skills have earned him a place in the national team.

C2 The goalie's presence in the goal area instills confidence in the team's defense.

Examples of goalie in a Sentence

formal The goalie made a spectacular save during the penalty shootout.

informal Did you see how the goalie blocked that shot? It was amazing!

slang That goalie is a beast - nothing gets past them!

figurative In life, we all need to be our own goalie, protecting ourselves from negativity and harm.

Grammatical Forms of goalie

• past tense: goalied
• plural: goalies
• comparative: more goalie
• superlative: most goalie
• present tense: goalies
• future tense: will goalie
• perfect tense: have goalied
• continuous tense: is goalying
• singular: goalie
• positive degree: goalie
• infinitive: to goalie
• gerund: goalieing
• participle: goalieing

Origin and Evolution of goalie

First Known Use: 1890 year

Language of Origin: Scottish

Story behind the word: The word 'goalie' originated in Scotland, where it was used to refer to the player who guards the goal in sports such as football and hockey.

Evolution of the word: Originally used specifically in the context of sports, the term 'goalie' has evolved to be more broadly used in various team sports to refer to the player whose primary role is to defend the goal.