goalkeeper

[ gohl-kee-per ]

noun
  1. (in ice hockey, field hockey, lacrosse, soccer, etc.) a player whose chief duty is to prevent the ball or puck from crossing or entering the goal.

Origin of goalkeeper

1
First recorded in 1650–60; goal + keeper

Other words from goalkeeper

  • goalkeeping, noun

Words Nearby goalkeeper

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British Dictionary definitions for goalkeeper

goalkeeper

/ (ˈɡəʊlˌkiːpə) /


noun
  1. sport a player in the goal whose duty is to prevent the ball, puck, etc, from entering or crossing it

Derived forms of goalkeeper

  • goalkeeping, noun

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