goalie
n. countable A2 Elementary US //ˈɡoʊɫi// UK //ɡˈəʊli// goalie
n. the player in a game like soccer or hockey who stands in front of the net. Their main job is to stop the other team from scoring goals.
n. a player whose primary role is to prevent the opposing team from scoring by defending the goal. The casual everyday equivalent of 'goalkeeper'.
The goalie made a great save in the last minute.
After the starting goalie was injured, the backup player had to step in for the championship game.
The team's success this season is largely attributed to their goalie, whose exceptional reflexes and positioning have consistently frustrated even the league's most prolific strikers.
Clipping of goalkeeper or goaltender + -ie.
Usage
Commonly used in sports like soccer, ice hockey, and field hockey.