goalkeeper

noun

goal·​keep·​er ˈgōl-ˌkē-pər 

: a player who defends the goal in any of various games (such as hockey, lacrosse, or soccer)

Examples of goalkeeper in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Shaw met it with a one-touch shot past Angel City goalkeeper Angelina Anderson for her 10th goal of the season. — Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026

But Boise hunkered down, and goalkeeper Jonathan Kliewer turned aside three shots to preserve the shutout. — Idaho Statesman, 4 Oct. 2026

This is the element that likely caused more confusion, due the oddity of the Tunisia goalkeeper not being in his own half at the time of the incident. — Colin Millar, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026

Courage goalkeeper Kailen Sheridan made five saves for her eighth clean sheet of the season. — ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1789, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for goalkeeper

• beekeeper
• bookkeeper
• doorkeeper
• gamekeeper
• gatekeeper
• housekeeper
• innkeeper
• minesweeper
• peacekeeper
• shopkeeper
• storekeeper
• timekeeper

Kids Definition

goalkeeper

noun

goal·​keep·​er ˈgōl-ˌkē-pər 

: a player who defends the goal in various games