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

The Huskies were the latest team burned by Burke, who probably would have had several more goals if not for the spectacular play of Huskies’ senior goalkeeper Olivia Ochsner, a UIC commit who had 12 saves. —Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026

Bayern’s 40-year-old goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has seen a lot in soccer, including winning two Champions League titles, so few are better placed to analyse why his team failed to progress. —Aleks Klosok, CNN Money, 6 May 2026

Madison Park, a sophomore, leads in assists (33), and senior Synthia Quiroz is a strong goalkeeper. —Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 May 2026

Set at Kal Asterock, an elite school for students who possess extraordinary abilities, Key joins goalkeeper Ssyelle on a scrappy new team to challenge the school champions. —Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 6 May 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