B1nounsport
US/ˈɡoʊl.kiː.pər/
UK/ˈɡəʊl.kiː.pə/
the player in a team game who tries to stop the ball going into the goal
In context
The goalkeeper dived to the left and saved the penalty.
Our goalkeeper has not conceded a goal in four matches.
He started as a goalkeeper but later played in defense.
Words that go with goalkeeper
noun + noun
- goalkeeper savesThe goalkeeper saves a shot from close range.
- goalkeeper coachThe goalkeeper coach trains him every morning.
adjective + noun
- first-choice goalkeeperHe is the first-choice goalkeeper this season.
- substitute goalkeeperA substitute goalkeeper came on after the injury.
verb + noun
- beat the goalkeeperShe beat the goalkeeper with a low shot.
noun + preposition
- goalkeeper forHe is the goalkeeper for the national team.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
goal keeperCorrect: goalkeeper