# goalkeeper

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈɡɔːl.kiːpɚ/ · frequency rank #9,753

## Definitions
1. A designated player that attempts to prevent the opposing team from scoring by protecting a goal.

## Etymology
From goal + keeper.

## Common misspellings (14)
`gaolkeeper`, `ggoalkeeper`, `goakleeper`, `goalekeper`, `goalkeeepr`, `goalkeeperr`, `goalkeepper`, `goalkeepre`, `goalkepeer`, `goalkeper`, `goalkkeeper`, `goallkeeper`, `golakeeper`, `ogalkeeper`

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/goalkeeper