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

Two minutes later, Ally Sentnor converted the resulting penalty kick past goalkeeper Mandy McGlynn to put Angel City (11-8-6) ahead in Sandy, Utah. — Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026

Summit goalkeeper Abby Smith was unable to corral the ball in the 55th minute, and Reign forward Brittany Ratcliffe scored to trim the lead to 2-1. — ABC News, 20 Sep. 2026

Solai Washington had the assist, setting up Lemos for a first-touch shot that goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold could not keep out. — Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026

Hughes knows without the work of Jones, the rest of the defense and the sophomore goalkeeper tandem of Matthew Beal and Kyle Kelly, Barwiolek and the Vikings’ offense wouldn’t have the success its having. — Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 18 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