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goalie [goh-lee] ExamplesWord Origin noun
- a goalkeeper.
Origin of goalie First recorded in 1920–25; goal + -ie Examples from the Web for goalie Contemporary Examples of goalie
Neurologist Oliver Sacks says the syndrome helps give the Team USA goalie ‘abnormal quickness.’
Why Tourette’s May Be Tim Howard’s Secret Weapon on the Field
Michael Daly
July 3, 2014
And in a flash, Varela had headed the ball past Tim Howard, the American goalie, draining the latter, in an instant, of all color.
Team USA 2, Portugal 2: Seconds Away From World Cup Glory
Tunku Varadarajan
June 23, 2014
At eight o’clock the team filed out to warm up, Sawchuck leading, wide-legged in his goalie pads, and Howe last.
Gordie Howe Hockey’s Greatest War Horse
W.C. Heinz
May 31, 2014
He roomed there with another kid, a goalie and all they did was walk to the old Amphitheater for practice and back again.
Gordie Howe Hockey’s Greatest War Horse
W.C. Heinz
May 31, 2014
After a blunder by England’s goalie, the U.S. finished 1-1 in their first World Cup meeting with the Brits in 60 years.
Joshua Robinson
June 12, 2010
Historical Examples of goalie
They must have confidence in their goalie, and should give him plenty of room in which to operate.
John Cameron
There should be a general understanding between the two backs, and also between them and the goalie.
John Cameron
The goalie was a tall red headed guy from our room and he slept in the bunk above me.
Roy Benson
British Dictionary definitions for goalie goalie noun
- informal short for goalkeeper
Word Origin and History for goalie n.
1921, from goal + -ie. Probably a shortening of goal-tender (1909), which tends to be the term used in ice hockey, as opposed to goal-keeper (1650s).