goalkeeper
/ˈɡɔːl.kiːpɚ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: goalkeepers
Meaning · English
A designated player that attempts to prevent the opposing team from scoring by protecting a goal.
Noun
Examples
Krohn-Dehli took advantage of a lucky bounce of the ball after a battling run on the left flank by Simon Poulsen, dummied two defenders and shot low through goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg's legs after 24 minutes.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “goalkeeper” mean?
A designated player that attempts to prevent the opposing team from scoring by protecting a goal.
Is “goalkeeper” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.