noun
goalkeeper
GAWL-keep
noun
1
The player positioned to stop the opposing team from scoring by guarding the goal.
"The goalkeeper made a spectacular save in the final seconds."
How to Use Goalkeeper
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe player who defends the goal.
Common pairings
goalkeeper saves
first-choice goalkeeper
Word Forms
goalkeepers plural
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Etymology
A straightforward compound of goal and keeper.