goals

goals · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Plural of goal; aims or desired results that one works toward achieving.

  2. 2.

    (sports) Points scored when a ball or puck enters the goal.

  3. 3.

    (informal, slang) Used to express admiration for something aspirational.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    life goals — important personal objectives
  • •
    relationship goals — an admirable relationship that others aspire to have
  • •
    career goals — professional objectives

Related words

See also: aims, goal, objectives

Etymology

Plural form of "goal," from Middle English gol.