goal
/ɡoʊl/
noun
- Something you want to achieve; an aim or desired result.
- He achieved his goal of running a marathon.
- The team set a goal to raise $10,000 for charity.
- Her main goal is to become a doctor.
- In sports, the structure or area where players try to send the ball or puck to score points.
- He kicked the ball past the goal and into the stands.
- The soccer ball went straight into the goal.
- The hockey goal is guarded by a net.
- A point scored in a game when the ball or puck enters the goal.
- She scored the winning goal in the final minute.
- The team celebrated after their third goal.
- The referee counted the goal as valid.