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

Among those rumoured to be part of a new regime, the old 1998 goalkeeper Fabien Barthez is in the mix. — Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 21 July 2026

Veteran goalkeeper Vozinha became an unlikely cult hero at 40, attracting millions of social media followers. — Mark Hodge, NBC news, 20 July 2026

The match — which marked Yamal’s World Cup debut — remained scoreless through regulation until forward Ferran Torres got past star Argentine goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez in the 106th minute in overtime for a score of 1-0. — Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026

Spanish captain Rodri was crowned the Golden Ball winner as best player, while goalkeeper Unai Simón won the Golden Glove after conceding just one goal during Spain’s eight games. — Peter Weber, TheWeek, 20 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