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

At one point, he was shown a yellow card for a late challenge on Peru’s goalkeeper, an incident that made opposition players protest in his face. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2026

Ireland needed goalkeeper Caoimhín Kelleher at his best to deny Israel after the break, and tempers became frayed around the hour mark after a clash between Idah and Raz Shlomo. — ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026

Both Spirit goalkeeper Sandy MacIver and Angel City goalkeeper Angelina Anderson made just two saves. — Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026

Junior goalkeeper George Kavroulakis made six saves for Andrew (2-8, 0-1). — Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 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