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goalkeeper

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈɡoʊlˌkiːpər/ · UK /ˈɡəʊlˌkiːpə/

goalkeeper means: The player who guards the goal and tries to stop the other team from scoring.

noun

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The player who guards the goal and tries to stop the other team from scoring.

  • The goalkeeper caught the ball.
  • Our goalkeeper saved the penalty.
  • They need a new goalkeeper for next season.

Similar words: keeper, goalie

Common phrases: team goalkeeper, goalkeeper gloves

Questions about goalkeeper

What does goalkeeper mean?

The player who guards the goal and tries to stop the other team from scoring.

What is goalkeeper in other languages?

Türkçe: kaleci · Español: portero · Français: gardien de but · Deutsch: Torwart · Italiano: portiere · 日本語: ゴールキーパー

How do you pronounce goalkeeper?

In American English /ˈɡoʊlˌkiːpər/; in British English /ˈɡəʊlˌkiːpə/.

How do you use goalkeeper in a sentence?

The goalkeeper caught the ball. Our goalkeeper saved the penalty.

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