goaltender

noun

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

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Trading for San Jose Sharks goaltender Vitek Vanecek on Wednesday in exchange for forward prospect Patrick Giles. Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 8 Mar. 2025 Yes, the Red Wings made a move, adding veteran winger Craig Smith and goaltender Petr Mrázek in exchange for Joe Veleno. Max Bultman, The Athletic, 8 Mar. 2025 Spartans’ goalie Vivienne Melo was impressive in the crease and Shamrocks goaltender Aviva Olitsky matched her performance. Jack Murray, Boston Herald, 7 Mar. 2025 The Ducks challenged for goaltender interference because Canucks winger Kiefer Sherwood was in the crease, but officials determined after a lengthy review that a Ducks defender caused the interference and the goal stood. Staff and News Service Reports, Orange County Register, 6 Mar. 2025 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 12 Mar. 2025.

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goaltender

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

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