1. a player in soccer, hockey, or other sports whose main job is to prevent the opposing team from scoring by guarding the goal

Examples

• The goalkeeper made an amazing save in the final seconds.
• She has been the team’s starting goalkeeper for three years.
• The soccer goalkeeper can use his hands only within the penalty area.
• Our hockey goalkeeper stopped 25 shots last night.
• The goalkeeper dove to his left to block the shot.
• A good goalkeeper needs quick reflexes and strong hands.