goalkeeper
gb/ɡˈoʊlkˌipɚ/ us/ɡˈoʊlkˌipɚ/
B1
English
kapus, kapusposzt
NOUN
B1
1
kapus
A2
Usage pattern:
the goalkeeper (for [team])
The goalkeeper dived to the left and pushed the ball wide.
A kapus balra vetődött, és mellé ütötte a labdát.
Their goalkeeper was sent off for handling the ball outside the area.
A kapusukat kiállították, mert kézzel ért a labdához a tizenhatoson kívül.
The goalkeeper shouted instructions to organize the defense.
Learner examples
Our goalkeeper is very fast.
A kapusunk nagyon gyors.
The goalkeeper stopped the shot.
A kapus kivédte a lövést.
Common mistake:
In football (soccer), use goalkeeper (or goalie), not goal keeper as two words.
Meaning
player who defends the goal
Collocations
first-choice goalkeeper
|reserve goalkeeper
|goalkeeper gloves
|goalkeeper coach
|goalkeeper kit
|goalkeeper jersey
|goalkeeper error
|goalkeeper save
|goalkeeper distribution
|goalkeeper training
Synonyms
goalie (Informal and very common, especially in North American English.)
|
keeper (Common in British English, especially in football (soccer).)
Antonyms
striker (An attacking player whose main job is to score goals.)
Themes
sports
|football
|hockey
Definition
the player who tries to stop goals
A player in sports such as football (soccer) or hockey whose job is to stop the opposing team from scoring by defending the goal.
NOUN
B2
2
kapusposzt
B1
Usage pattern:
play goalkeeper (for [team])
She started as a striker but later switched to goalkeeper.
Csatárként kezdte, de később kapusposztra váltott.
He plays goalkeeper for the school team on Saturdays.
Szombatonként kapusposzton játszik az iskolai csapatban.
They needed someone tall, so he volunteered to play goalkeeper.
Learner examples
I play goalkeeper for my team.
A csapatomban kapusposzton játszom.
Common mistake:
Learners often add an article incorrectly; you usually say 'play goalkeeper' or 'play in goal,' not 'play a goalkeeper.'
Meaning
the position of guarding goal
Collocations
play goalkeeper
|train as a goalkeeper
|convert to goalkeeper
|cover goalkeeper
|goalkeeper position
Synonyms
goalkeeping (Refers to the role/skills rather than the person.)
Antonyms
outfield player (Any player who is not the goalkeeper in football (soccer).)
Themes
sports
|football
Definition
the job of being the goalkeeper
The position on a sports team that involves playing as the player who defends the goal.
Grammar
Dictionary form
goalkeeper
IPA
GB/ɡˈoʊlkˌipɚ/
US/ɡˈoʊlkˌipɚ/
Syllables & stress
goal - keep - er (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (goal)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: goalkeeper
- Plural: goalkeepers
Word family
Expressions
first-choice goalkeeper
1/fˈɚst t͡ʃˈɔɪs ɡˈoʊlkˌipɚ/
fixed phrase
main goalkeeper on a team
the team’s main goalkeeper
Examples
- He became the first-choice goalkeeper after a run of strong performances.
- Their first-choice goalkeeper is injured, so the backup will start.
Learner examples
- She is our first-choice goalkeeper.
goalkeeper coach
1/ɡˈoʊlkˌipɚ kˈoʊt͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
coach who trains goalkeepers
a coach for goalkeepers
Examples
- The goalkeeper coach ran a separate session after practice.
- She spoke to the goalkeeper coach about her positioning.
Learner examples
- The goalkeeper coach helps our goalies.
goalkeeper gloves
1/ɡˈoʊlkˌipɚ ɡlˈʌvz/
fixed phrase
padded gloves for goalkeepers
special gloves a goalkeeper wears
Examples
- He bought new goalkeeper gloves before the tournament.
- Goalkeeper gloves can help you catch the ball in wet weather.
Learner examples
- I need goalkeeper gloves.
goalkeeper kit
1/ɡˈoʊlkˌipɚ kˈɪt/
fixed phrase
goalkeeper’s uniform and gear
the clothes a goalkeeper wears
Examples
- The team unveiled a new goalkeeper kit for the season.
- His goalkeeper kit was bright yellow to stand out from the outfield players.
Learner examples
- He is wearing the goalkeeper kit.
reserve goalkeeper
1/ɹɪzˈɚv ɡˈoʊlkˌipɚ/
fixed phrase
backup goalkeeper
a goalkeeper who is a backup
Examples
- The reserve goalkeeper came on after the starter was injured.
- As a reserve goalkeeper, he trained hard and waited for his chance.
Learner examples
- The reserve goalkeeper will play today.