Meaning of the word goalie in English

What does goalie mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

goalie

US /ˈɡoʊ.li/
UK /ˈɡəʊ.li/

Noun

in some sports, the player who stands in the team's goal to try to stop the other team from scoring:

Example:
The goalie dived sharply to the right, but couldn't stop the shot.