The term 'goalie' is a job description for someone who plays in the position of goalkeeper in a sport such as soccer or hockey. The term can be broken down into two words: 'KEEPER' (6 letters) and 'shotstopper' (11 letters). A KEEPER is someone who guards the goal, while a shotstopper is someone who stops shots from entering the goal. Therefore, a goalie is someone who guards the goal and prevents shots from entering it.