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goalmouth

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

The area in front of the goal.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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2

noun

Meaning 2

The space between the goalposts through which the ball, puck, etc has to pass in order to score

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3

noun

Meaning 3

(sports) the area immediately in front of the goal

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: area

History

Etymology

From goal + mouth.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: maalialue — area in front of the goal
  • Finnish: maalinsuu — area in front of the goal