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goalmouth

[ gohl-mouth ]

noun

, plural goal·mouths [gohl, -mou, th, z, mouths].
  1. the area between the goalposts directly in front of the goal in certain games, as soccer, lacrosse, and hockey.


goalmouth

/ ˈɡəʊlˌmaʊθ /

noun

  1. sport the area in front of the goal


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Word History and Origins

Origin of goalmouth1

First recorded in 1880–85; goal + mouth

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