goaltender

noun

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

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The retired New York Rangers goaltender recently caught up with PEOPLE in New York City, where he’s lived since moving from Sweden to the United States to join the NHL. Sean Neumann, People.com, 7 Oct. 2024 The eight-year deal at a cap hit of $10.5 million per season is still the largest ever handed out to a goaltender. Carol Schram, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024 Florida goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky shook off three straight losses to stop 21 of 22 shots Monday. David K. Li, NBC News, 25 June 2024 Once again this season, Winnipeg is the beneficiary of stellar work from reigning Vezina Trophy goaltender Connor Hellebuyck. Carol Schram, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for goaltender 

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 24 Nov. 2024.

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goaltender

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

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