goaltender

noun

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

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The Penguins’ pool is divided into three tiers: 1-2, 3-14, 15+. Also considered but not ranked were Brampton defenseman Finn Harding, Minnesota-Duluth forward Zam Plante, depth goaltender Taylor Gauthier and Wilkes-Barre defenseman Isaac Belliveau (the final cut). Scott Wheeler, The Athletic, 20 Jan. 2025 How does that impact how Florida Panthers coach Paul Maurice is going to handle reps between his two goaltenders as the rest of the regular season progresses? Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 20 Jan. 2025 There is only one back-to-back set, right before the break on Feb. 8 and 9. Upstart goaltenders have made big splashes in Montreal in the past. Carol Schram, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025 In swiping home the only goal of the game in the Washington Capitals’ 1-0 overtime win over the Ottawa Senators, Ovechkin has now scored on more goaltenders – 179 – than any other player in history. Jamie Barton, CNN, 17 Jan. 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 30 Jan. 2025.

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goaltender

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

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