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

That allowed a rapid throw-in that caught Genoa unprepared, eventually seeing Kenan Yildiz dribble his way through the Genoa defence and firing beyond goalkeeper Nicola Leali. —Adam Digby, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025

This gave goalkeeper Drake Callender the opportunity to play for the first time this season after missing the team’s first eight games across all competitions due to an adductor injury. —Andre Fernandez, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2025

Newcastle — who have not acquired a player who materially strengthens their first XI since summer 2023 — are expected to prioritise signing a right-sided centre-back, a right-sided forward, a striker and a goalkeeper. —Chris Waugh, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025

Andrew 4-0 (3) Senior goalkeeper Annabel Walsh and Thunderbolts open season with four straight shutouts. —Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2025

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