goalpost

goal·post

G g

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [gohl-pohst]
- /ˈgoʊlˌpoʊst/
- /ˈɡəʊl.pəʊst/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [gohl-pohst]
- /ˈgoʊlˌpoʊst/

Definitions of goalpost word

noun goalpost a post supporting a crossbar and, with it, forming the goal on a playing field in certain sports, as football. 1
noun goalpost Either of the two upright posts of a goal. 1
noun goalpost upright bar indicating goal area 1
countable noun goalpost A goalpost is one of the two upright wooden posts that are connected by a crossbar and form the goal in games such as football and rugby. 0
noun goalpost either of two upright posts supporting the crossbar of a goal 0
noun goalpost (sports) In American football, the tall Y-shaped upright, now usually of fiberglass, at either end of the playing field, through which a football must go in order to score a field goal. Originally, they were H-shaped, with two wooden posts on either side. 0

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Origin of goalpost

First appearance:

before 1855

One of the 30% newest English words

First recorded in 1855-60

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Parts of speech for Goalpost

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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goalpost popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

goalpost usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for goalpost

noun goalpost

goal — the result or achievement toward which effort is directed; aim; end.
crossbar — A crossbar is a horizontal piece of wood attached to two upright pieces, for example a part of the goal in football.
goal line — the line that bounds a goal, especially the front line.
woodwork — objects or parts made of wood.
upright — erect or vertical, as in position or posture.

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