| Noun | 1. | goalie - the soccer or hockey player assigned to protect the goalhockey player, ice-hockey player - an athlete who plays hockey soccer player - an athlete who plays soccer |
| 2. | goalie - the defensive position on an ice hockey or soccer or lacrosse team who stands in front of the goal and tries to prevent opposing players from scoring position - (in team sports) the role assigned to an individual player; "what position does he play?" |