goalkeeper

== English == === Alternative forms === goal-keeper, goal keeper === Etymology === From goal +‎ keeper. === Pronunciation === (General American) IPA(key): /ˈɡɔːl.kiːpɚ/ Hyphenation: goal‧keep‧er === Noun === goalkeeper (plural goalkeepers) (sports) A designated player that attempts to prevent the opposing team from scoring by protecting a goal. Synonyms: goalie, goalminder, goaltender, keeper, netkeeper, netminder, (slang) stopper ==== Usage notes ==== In ice hockey and lacrosse goaltender is the correct term and in most other sports goalkeeper is the correct term. However, the terms are often used interchangeably. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Anagrams === gaolkeeper