goalmouth

[ gohl-mouth ]

/ ˈgoʊlˌmaʊθ /

noun, plural goal·mouths [gohl-mouth z, mouths] /ˈgoʊlˌmaʊðz, ˌmaʊθs/.

the area between the goalposts directly in front of the goal in certain games, as soccer, lacrosse, and hockey.

Nearby words

goaler, goalie, goalkeeper, goalkeeping, goalless, goalmouth, goalpost, goaltender, goaltending, goalwards, goanna

Origin of goalmouth

First recorded in 1880–85; goal + mouth

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British Dictionary definitions for goalmouth

goalmouth

/ (ˈɡəʊlˌmaʊθ) /

noun

sport the area in front of the goal

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