goalkeeper
Americannoun
noun
Usage
What does goalkeeper mean? In sports like soccer (football) and hockey, the goalkeeper is the player positioned in front of the goal whose job is to prevent the ball or puck from entering it (or crossing the goal line).Goalkeeper can be used to refer to the position or the player. A goalkeeper might say they play goalkeeper. A common informal word for goalkeeper is goalie. In some sports, a goalkeeper is called a goaltender. In soccer, the goalkeeper is sometimes called the keeper.Example: When I played soccer, I was the goalkeeper, and I was pretty good, especially because I was quick and had long arms for my age.
Other Word Forms
- goalkeeping noun
Etymology
Origin of goalkeeper
Example Sentences
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"The first thing you have to do as a goalkeeper is make saves," says Lammens.
From BBC
Speaking to the media on Tuesday, Real goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois said "it bothers me that Vinicius' celebration is being used against him" and it did not "justify a suspected act of racism".
From BBC
Norwegian striker Alexander Sorloth was the star of the show with a hat-trick, including the opener midway through the first half which came from a long kick downfield by goalkeeper Jan Oblak.
From Barron's
However, the Spaniards took the lead when goalkeeper Jan Oblak went route one from the back, finding Sorloth in a good position.
From Barron's
And Hugo Lloris, who pitched the shutout in goal, has played more World Cup games than any other goalkeeper in history.
From Los Angeles Times
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