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

During his time with Shakhtar, Trubin and his teammates would raise money for victims of the war with Russia and the goalkeeper has been proactive in using his platform to send messages of hope to those faced with the brutal reality of the conflict. —Patrick Snell, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026

The unbeaten Americans have allowed just one goal through six tournament games, with goalkeeper Aerin Frankel recording five straight shutouts. —Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2026

The otherwise excellent Wolfsburg goalkeeper Kamil Grabara gifted Leipzig a way back with a kickout that went straight to Gruda, who laid it off for Yan Diomande to equalize in the 70th. —ABC News, 15 Feb. 2026

Chalamet was a goalkeeper for much of his time at Manhattan Kickers, but also played as a midfielder. —Tom Burrows, New York Times, 15 Feb. 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