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goalie

[ goh-lee ]

noun



goalie

/ ˈɡəʊlɪ /

noun

  1. informal.
    short for goalkeeper


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Word History and Origins

Origin of goalie1

First recorded in 1920–25; goal + -ie

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Example Sentences

Tim Krul, the substitute goalie, seemed a good foot taller than Jasper Cillessen, the man he replaced, and much the more daunting.

Neurologist Oliver Sacks says the syndrome helps give the Team USA goalie ‘abnormal quickness.’

With the Thorns already behind 0–1, backup goalie Michelle Betos came in on a PK, and the score went to 0–2.

And in a flash, Varela had headed the ball past Tim Howard, the American goalie, draining the latter, in an instant, of all color.

At eight o'clock the team filed out to warm up, Sawchuck leading, wide-legged in his goalie pads, and Howe last.

The goalie was a tall red headed guy from our room and he slept in the bunk above me.

There should be a general understanding between the two backs, and also between them and the goalie.

They must have confidence in their goalie, and should give him plenty of room in which to operate.

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