goalkeeper
noun/ˈɡoʊlˌkiːpər/
Frequency rank: #5,423 most common English word
Meaning
The player in a team sport who stands in front of the goal to prevent the opposing team from scoring.
Example sentence
The crowd cheered loudly when the goalkeeper made an amazing save in the final minute.
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