goalkeeper
gb/ɡˈoʊlkˌipɚ/ us/ɡˈoʊlkˌipɚ/
B1
Anglais
Sens
0 sens
Nom
B1
role
1
player who defends the goal
the player who tries to stop goals
Schéma d’usage :
the goalkeeper (for [team])
Erreur fréquente :
In football (soccer), use goalkeeper (or goalie), not goal keeper as two words.
Synonymes
goalie (Informal and very common, especially in North American English.)
|
keeper (Common in British English, especially in football (soccer).)
Antonymes
striker (An attacking player whose main job is to score goals.)
Collocations
first-choice goalkeeper
|reserve goalkeeper
|goalkeeper gloves
|goalkeeper coach
|goalkeeper kit
|goalkeeper jersey
|goalkeeper error
|goalkeeper save
|goalkeeper distribution
|goalkeeper training
Thèmes
sports
|football
|hockey
Exemples
- The goalkeeper dived to the left and pushed the ball wide.
- Their goalkeeper was sent off for handling the ball outside the area.
- The goalkeeper shouted instructions to organize the defense.
Exemples pédagogiques
- Our goalkeeper is very fast.
- The goalkeeper stopped the shot.
Nom
B2
role
2
the position of guarding goal
the job of being the goalkeeper
Schéma d’usage :
play goalkeeper (for [team])
Erreur fréquente :
Learners often add an article incorrectly; you usually say 'play goalkeeper' or 'play in goal,' not 'play a goalkeeper.'
Synonymes
goalkeeping (Refers to the role/skills rather than the person.)
Antonymes
outfield player (Any player who is not the goalkeeper in football (soccer).)
Collocations
play goalkeeper
|train as a goalkeeper
|convert to goalkeeper
|cover goalkeeper
|goalkeeper position
Thèmes
sports
|football
Exemples
- She started as a striker but later switched to goalkeeper.
- He plays goalkeeper for the school team on Saturdays.
- They needed someone tall, so he volunteered to play goalkeeper.
Exemples pédagogiques
- I play goalkeeper for my team.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
goalkeeper
API
GB/ɡˈoʊlkˌipɚ/
US/ɡˈoʊlkˌipɚ/
Syllabes et accentuation
goal - keep - er (3 syllabes)
Stress on 1st syllable (goal)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: goalkeeper
- Plural: goalkeepers
Famille de mots
Expressions
first-choice goalkeeper
1/fˈɚst t͡ʃˈɔɪs ɡˈoʊlkˌipɚ/
fixed phrase
main goalkeeper on a team
the team’s main goalkeeper
Exemples
- He became the first-choice goalkeeper after a run of strong performances.
- Their first-choice goalkeeper is injured, so the backup will start.
goalkeeper coach
1/ɡˈoʊlkˌipɚ kˈoʊt͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
coach who trains goalkeepers
a coach for goalkeepers
Exemples
- The goalkeeper coach ran a separate session after practice.
- She spoke to the goalkeeper coach about her positioning.
goalkeeper gloves
1/ɡˈoʊlkˌipɚ ɡlˈʌvz/
fixed phrase
padded gloves for goalkeepers
special gloves a goalkeeper wears
Exemples
- He bought new goalkeeper gloves before the tournament.
- Goalkeeper gloves can help you catch the ball in wet weather.
goalkeeper kit
1/ɡˈoʊlkˌipɚ kˈɪt/
fixed phrase
goalkeeper’s uniform and gear
the clothes a goalkeeper wears
Exemples
- The team unveiled a new goalkeeper kit for the season.
- His goalkeeper kit was bright yellow to stand out from the outfield players.
reserve goalkeeper
1/ɹɪzˈɚv ɡˈoʊlkˌipɚ/
fixed phrase
backup goalkeeper
a goalkeeper who is a backup
Exemples
- The reserve goalkeeper came on after the starter was injured.
- As a reserve goalkeeper, he trained hard and waited for his chance.