goaltender

/ˈɡoʊlˌtiːndər/

Definitions

1. noun

A player on a team, especially in sports such as hockey or soccer, whose position is to prevent the ball or puck from entering the goal.

“The goalkeeper made a crucial save in the final minutes of the game.”

Synonyms

  • goalie
  • netminder

Antonyms

  • goal-scorer
  • striker