How Do You Spell GOALIE?

Pronunciation: [ɡˈə͡ʊli] (IPA)

In the sport of ice hockey, the goaltender is referred to as a "goalie." The spelling of this word is not intuitive, as it is pronounced differently than it is spelled. The correct pronunciation is /ˈɡoʊli/, with the stress on the first syllable. The letter "e" at the end of the word is silent and is only there to differentiate it from the word "goal," which is pronounced with a long "o" sound. Despite the somewhat confusing spelling, the term "goalie" has become a commonly used and recognized word in the hockey world.

GOALIE Meaning and Definition

1. A goalie, short for goaltender, is a player in various sports such as hockey, soccer, or lacrosse who actively defends the goal or net of their team, preventing the opposing team from scoring. In these sports, the goalie's primary responsibility is to safeguard the designated area that constitutes their team's goal or net, using their body and specialized equipment.

   Ice hockey goaltenders, for example, wear extensive protective gear that includes leg pads, a chest protector, a mask, a glove, and a blocker. Their objective is to stop the opposing team's shots and maintain a flawless net defense. Similarly, soccer goalkeepers utilize their hands and body to block shots, crosses, and passes in and around the goal area, often diving or jumping to make crucial saves.

   The primary aim of a goalie is to prevent the opposing team from scoring by intercepting or stopping shots on goal. This requires quick reflexes, agility, anticipation, and strategic positioning. Goalies must possess exceptional hand-eye coordination and precise timing to ensure successful saves and minimize goals against their team. Furthermore, they play a crucial role in providing strategic instructions, organizing the defense, and distributing the ball or puck to initiate counterattacks.

   In summary, a goalie serves as the last line of defense for their team in various sports, protecting the goal or net and striving to prevent the opposing team from scoring. Their contributions can often decide the outcome of a match, making them a pivotal position in team sports.

Top Common Misspellings for GOALIE *

• golie 64%
• goally 12%
• goali 8%
• goulie 8%
• goaly 4%

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

Other Common Misspellings for GOALIE

• localie
• gavie
• goall
• golle
• galre
• goais
• goalf
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• jolie
• kalie
• goalt
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• koalite
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• woalde
• guasie
• gaabie
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• Phalie
• gaalib
• oakie
• oligoptyalim
• hkalie
• Gowakie
• Gowacie
• Goallin
• Goarrie
• Goigie
• goagge
• Godilie
• goalkik
• goalkic
• goalkiek
• Boarie
• Goaldite
• Geralie
• Ghaline
• Gochie
• goalliie
• Woadlin
• golaline
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• Gwazie
• goaede
• Gualte
• Boalin
• Doatie
• Gomlien
• goawae
• gowaie
• Goadier

Etymology of GOALIE

The word "goalie" is a short form for "goalkeeper", which originated in the early 19th century. The term "goalkeeper" was first used in the context of various ball games, including soccer and rugby, to describe a player whose primary responsibility was to defend the goal (the scoring area) against the opposing team's attempts to score.

The word "goal" in "goalkeeper" referred to the area where the ball was to be put to score a point or "goal" in the game. This term derived from the Middle English word "gol", meaning "boundary" or "limit", which in turn came from the Old English word "gal", meaning "boundary" or "enclosure".

The "keeper" part of "goalkeeper" refers to "one who keeps or guards" something in English.

Similar spelling words for GOALIE

• Gal.,
• gala,
• coal,
• gaily,
• Goll,
• glee,
• Goel,
• goal,
• collie,
• Goley,
• golay,
• gale,
• Gollihue,
• golla,
• galley,
• golly,
• glue.

Plural form of GOALIE is GOALIES

Conjugate verb Goalie

CONDITIONAL

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FUTURE

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PAST

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PRESENT

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PRESENT PERFECT

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