goalkeeper
noun
(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.
goalkeepers
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pluralof goalkeeper.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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"They have strengthened in every position of the pitch but you cannot take a chance on goalkeepers," said Neville.
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026
That message applied to his goalkeepers - Sanchez and number two Mike Penders, 21, who is waiting to make his debut after returning from a successful loan spell at Strasbourg.
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026
The World Cup saw fewer instances of grappling on corners, with goalkeepers given greater protection.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
And as a deterrent to goalkeepers who take a long time over goal-kicks towards the end of games, he can now give the opposition a corner instead if the keeper takes too long.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
“He used to be one of the best goalkeepers in Kosovo, and everybody wanted to be like him.”
From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John
