goalmouth

[ gohl-mouth ]

noun

, plural goal·mouths [gohl, -mou, th, z, mouths].

1. the area between the goalposts directly in front of the goal in certain games, as soccer, lacrosse, and hockey.

goalmouth

/ ˈɡəʊlˌmaʊθ /

noun

1. sport the area in front of the goal

Word History and Origins

Origin of goalmouth¹

First recorded in 1880–85; goal + mouth

Example Sentences

They have a goalmouth scramble from a corner but Luton manage to stab the ball away.

From BBC

To their credit, the Kraken hung in, surviving a second period goalmouth scramble in which Will Borgen covered up a puck in the crease.

From Seattle Times

Into the 30th minute and no real goalmouth action of which to speak.

From BBC

In a first half that was low on quality, Argyle had the better of the chances - Wright twice went close after four Argyle players also threatened during a 10th-minute goalmouth scramble.

From BBC

For all that, Wrexham were grateful to see goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo claim the ball from a shot after a goalmouth scramble.

From BBC