goalpost

noun

goal·​post ˈgōl-ˌpōst 

: one of usually two vertical posts that with or without a crossbar constitute the goal in various games

Examples of goalpost in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Yet after a brutal Gophers fumble in the shadow of their own goalposts, Kaliakmanis threw his third touchdown pass of the game — the eventual game-winner. —Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 22 Sep. 2025

Now, the goalposts have been moved again, reinforcing that the entire game now is just the endless pursuit of a light level, something fans have hated so much in Destiny it was reduced or even removed in the past. —Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025

The kick was a no-doubter, hitting the center of the back net behind the goalpost to give Dallas its first victory of the season and Schottenheimer his first victory as a head coach. —Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Sep. 2025

McCartney is pushing her label into a new phase, which includes expansion and a more rigorous sustainability goalpost. —Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1842, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for goalpost

• almost
• engrossed
• foremost
• hindmost
• impost
• inmost
• lamppost
• leftmost
• necrosed
• outpost
• pancoast
• rightmost

Kids Definition

goalpost

noun

goal·​post ˈgōl-ˌpōst 

: one of two upright posts that serve as the goal in various games