goal line
noun
: a line at either end and usually running the width of a playing area on which a goal or goalpost is situated
Examples of goal line in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Eventually, Sammy Blais banked one off the back of Swayman’s head from behind the goal line to give the Habs a 1-0 lead.
—
Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 24 Dec. 2025
The wide receiver caught the pass and was initially thought to have been stopped before the goal line.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 22 Dec. 2025
Officials had already thrown the flag before Goff crossed the goal line.
—CBS News, 22 Dec. 2025
Sound forechecking from the fourth line allowed Ross Johnston to recover the puck below the goal line and find McTavish streaking off the bench and into the slot for his eighth goal of the campaign.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 21 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for goal line
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 24 Dec. 2025
The wide receiver caught the pass and was initially thought to have been stopped before the goal line.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 22 Dec. 2025
Officials had already thrown the flag before Goff crossed the goal line.
—CBS News, 22 Dec. 2025
Sound forechecking from the fourth line allowed Ross Johnston to recover the puck below the goal line and find McTavish streaking off the bench and into the slot for his eighth goal of the campaign.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 21 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for goal line
Cite this Entry
“Goal line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/goal%20line. Accessed 1 Jan. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share