Meaning & use
goalkeeper
The player in soccer, hockey, or similar sports whose main role is to stop the ball or puck from entering the goal.
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The goalkeeper dove to his left and stopped the penalty kick.
Our team's goalkeeper hasn't let in a goal in three straight matches.
A note on using this word
In everyday conversation, 'goalie' is the more casual, common term for the same position.
Words with a similar meaning
goaliekeeper
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