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netminder

noun

net·​mind·​er ˈnet-ˌmīn-dər How to pronounce netminder (audio)

Examples of netminder in a Sentence

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Lafreniere put the puck past Blues netminder Joel Hofer 40 seconds into the final period for his fifth goal this season. CBS News, 25 Nov. 2025 On the ensuing shift, Trenin fed Yurov with a quick pass, and the Russian rookie popped in his third career goal before Jets netminder Eric Comrie could flinch. Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 24 Nov. 2025 The Panthers netminder had no chance from that range; Roslovic elevated the puck past Bobrovsky before the latter could barely react. Adam H. Beasley, Miami Herald, 22 Nov. 2025 From the slot, a slap shot at 3:09 beat Panthers netminder Sergei Bobrovsky between the legs. Josh Gross, Oc Register, 5 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for netminder

Word History

First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of netminder was in 1937

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“Netminder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/netminder. Accessed 2 Dec. 2025.

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