Goalkeeper

/ɡˈə‍ʊlkiːpɐ/

/ˈɡoʊɫˌkipɝ/

Goalkeeper

the position in which the player, mostly wearing gloves, must defend the goal in sports such as soccer, ice hockey, etc.

synonyms : goalie

a player that guards the goal in soccer or other sports

synonyms : goalie

Examples

1. The goalkeeper is going to catch the ball in the next match.

2. Our goalkeeper is such a nincompoop.

3. The whole team played well except the goalkeeper.

4. Goalkeeper comes to Liverpool's rescue again.