Definition of Goalmouth

1. Noun. (sports) the area immediately in front of the goal.

Category relationships: Field Hockey, Hockey, Association Football, Soccer
Generic synonyms: Area

Definition of Goalmouth

1. Noun. (sports) The area in front of the goal. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Goalmouth

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Goalmouth

goalers
goalhanger
goalhangers
goalie
goalies
goaling
goalkeeper
goalkeepers
goalkeeping
goalkicker
goalkickers
goalless
goallessly
goallessness
goalline
goalmouth (current term)
goalmouths
goalpost
goalposts
goals
goalscorer
goalscorers
goalscoring
goalside
goalsneak
goalsneaks
goalsquare
goalsquares
goaltend
goaltended

Literary usage of Goalmouth

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The African Repositoryby American Colonization Society by American Colonization Society (1827)
"CH Page, goalmouth, Va. 10 Ditto do. in do of Rev. Mr. Mines, Rockville, Md. - 2 50 3, Ditto Jno. Pilson, Albemarle, Va. ..."

2. Annual Report of the American Colonization Society by American Colonization Society (1823)
"40 CH Page, goalmouth, Va. - 10 Ditto do. in do. of Rev. Mr. Mines, Ditto collections in congregation of Rev. Rockville, Md. - 2 50 3, Ditto Jno. ..."

3. St. Mary's Hospital Gazette by St. Mary's Hospital (London, England) (1901)
"Just before the close Killick made a good run, and centred splendidly right across the goalmouth ; the pass was well taken by Redwood, who headed into the ..."

4. Annals of the Corinthian Football Club by B. O. Corbett (1906)
"But, no—whizz ! it comes right across the goalmouth, about knee-high, just right for Tinsley Lindley to take it on the full volley and bang it through. ..."

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