goalpost
noun
goal·post
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Definition of goalpost
: one of usually two vertical posts that with or without a crossbar constitute the goal in various games
Examples of goalpost in a Sentence
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The issue with the playing surface was over a spot of temporary turf where the CFL goalpost would be anchored. — Lorenzo Reyes, USA TODAY, "Packers, Raiders play preseason game on shortened field in Winnipeg, Canada," 20 Aug. 2019 The goalposts around the ways in which women are depicted and seen on-screen will continue to shift. — Shirley Li, The Atlantic, "The Cheap Thrills of The Kitchen and Why Women Kill," 19 Aug. 2019 Brian Dumoulin hit a goalpost for Pittsburgh at about the 9-minute mark. — Vin A. Cherwoo, The Seattle Times, "Eberle, Bailey help Islanders beat Penguins 3-1 in Game 2," 13 Apr. 2019 That's why the president is moving the goalposts to make his stock market rally appear even better than his predecessor. — Christine Romans, CNN, "Christine Romans: Trump moves stock market goalposts to beat Obama," 27 Aug. 2019 Parting Shot Packers and Raiders playing at Winnipeg’s IG Field, where goalpost hole necessitated shortened field. — Jeff Bailey, The Denver Post, "Aurora Hills Golf Course still a favorite as city celebrates 50th anniversary," 23 Aug. 2019 Kickers Matt Prater and Ryan Santoso routinely practice field goals on the skinny goalposts there and launch balls into and around the media bleachers behind the end zone. — Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press, "Detroit Lions training camp observations: 2-minute offense, defense need work," 5 Aug. 2019 On Friday, Seibert missed from 41 and bounced one through off the goalpost and through from 48 yards. — Scott Patsko, cleveland.com, "Austin Seibert is missing kicks, but Freddie Kitchens isn’t sounding an alarm," 28 July 2019 The Galaxy’s pursuit of Pavon lasted months and often tested the patience of general manager Dennis te Kloese, who appeared to be near an agreement several times only to see the goalposts move. — Los Angeles Times, "The Sports Report: Dolphins owner Stephen Ross can’t have it both ways," 9 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'goalpost.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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goalpost
noun
English Language Learners Definition of goalpost
: one of two upright posts that form part of the goal in various games (such as soccer, hockey, and football)
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goalpost
noun
goal·post
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Kids Definition of goalpost
: one of two upright posts often with a crossbar that serve as the goal in various games