goalpost

noun

goal·​post ˈgōl-ˌpōst How to pronounce goalpost (audio)
: one of usually two vertical posts that with or without a crossbar constitute the goal in various games

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The goalposts in her life are constantly shifting, as her desires and dreams evolve, both personally and professionally. Juan Velasquez, Them, 24 Oct. 2024 Then, in a scene that mirrored Tennessee's 2022 victory against Alabama, fans toppled the goalpost. Adam Tamburin, Axios, 6 Oct. 2024 Scammers continue to move the goalposts with different ruses and techniques, and AI is figuring more prominently. Russ Wiles, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024 Since late June, certain things about that area of your life may have felt up in the air, or at least not as rigidly set in stone, giving you permission to play within those flexible conditions and move the goalposts. Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for goalpost 

Word History

First Known Use

1842, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of goalpost was in 1842

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“Goalpost.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/goalpost. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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goalpost

noun
goal·​post ˈgōl-ˌpōst How to pronounce goalpost (audio)
: one of two upright posts that serve as the goal in various games
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