goaltender

noun

goal·​tend·​er ˈgōl-ˌten-dər 

: goalkeeper

Examples of goaltender in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

UConn freshman goaltender Callum Tung has signed a three-year, entry level contract with the New York Rangers, the team announced Tuesday. —Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 1 Apr. 2025

Taking a short pass along the boards at the right point, Hutson rifled a 50-foot shot which sailed past Cornell goaltender Ian Shane (40 saves), prompting a wild on-ice celebration. —Barry Scanlon, Boston Herald, 29 Mar. 2025

Scott Foster — a 36-year-old accountant — stepped in as emergency backup goaltender for the Chicago Blackhawks. —Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2025

But the two goaltender interference calls played a huge role in the game. —Aaron Portzline, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for goaltender

• bartender
• contender
• defender
• engender
• extender
• offender
• pretender
• provender
• surrender
• suspender
• transgender
• bender

Kids Definition

goaltender

noun

goal·​tend·​er -ˌten-dər 

: goalkeeper