Vocabulary Entry

goalie

|noun • verb

noun

A player in hockey or soccer whose primary role is to prevent the opposing team from scoring by guarding the goal.

Example Sentences

"The goalie made an incredible save to keep the team in the game."

"During practice, the coach focused on improving the goalie's reflexes."

"In the last minute of the match, the goalie stood firm against a barrage of shots."

verb

Example Sentences

"He had to goalie for the first time because the regular player was injured."

"She decided to goalie for the school team this season."

"They needed someone to goalie during the tournament."