Phrase guide

goal area

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

The area of the pitch, extending six yards from the goal, from which a goal kick is taken.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: ball-games, games, hobbies, lifestyle, soccer, sports

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: six-yard box

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

A semicircle in front of the goal designed to allow the goalie to perform free from interference. Exact rules vary according to the league.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: hobbies, ice-hockey, lifestyle, skating, sports

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

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Across languages

Translations

13 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Catalan: àrea de meta — soccer: area from which a goal kick is taken
  • Czech: brankové území — soccer: area from which a goal kick is taken
  • Czech: malé vápno — soccer: area from which a goal kick is taken
  • Finnish: maalialue — soccer: area from which a goal kick is taken
  • French: surface de but — soccer: area from which a goal kick is taken
  • German: Torraum — soccer: area from which a goal kick is taken
  • Icelandic: markteigur — soccer: area from which a goal kick is taken
  • Polish: przedpole — soccer: area from which a goal kick is taken
  • Spanish: área de meta — soccer: area from which a goal kick is taken
  • Swedish: målområde — soccer: area from which a goal kick is taken
  • Catalan: àrea de porteria — ice hockey: semicircle in front of the goal
  • Czech: brankoviště — ice hockey: semicircle in front of the goal
  • Finnish: maalialue — ice hockey: semicircle in front of the goal