goaltender

noun

goal·​tend·​er ˈgōl-ˌten-dər How to pronounce goaltender (audio)

Examples of goaltender in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In five games against the Bruins this season — the four in the regular season plus Game 1 on Monday — the Panthers have gone a combined 0 for 14 on the power play, with Boston goaltenders turning aside all 30 shots Florida has put on net while playing with a man advantage. Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 8 May 2024 As for the goaltender situation, the Kings have only one goalie (Aaron Dell, a 35-year-old backup with the Ontario Reign) with any NHL experience throughout the organization. Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for goaltender 

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Word History

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of goaltender was in 1882

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“Goaltender.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/goaltender. Accessed 10 May. 2024.

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goaltender

noun
goal·​tend·​er -ˌten-dər How to pronounce goaltender (audio)

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