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

After the Seattle Reign applied additional heat with goals in the 17th and 20th minutes, the Wave rallied often but couldn’t overcome either their own imprecision or goalkeeper Claudia Dickey’s shot-blocking. — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 July 2026

Lardner touched the loose ball past goalkeeper Angelina Anderson. — ABC News, 27 July 2026

Leeds are seeking a goalkeeper after Karl Darlow, who ended last season as No 1, departed on a free transfer to Manchester United. — David Ornstein, New York Times, 27 July 2026

After controlling the ball twice with his head, Bouanga sprinted into the box and coolly lifted it over goalkeeper Stefan Cleveland and into the net. — Josh Gross, Daily News, 26 July 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