goaltender

noun

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

Examples of goaltender in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Toronto’s Troy Ryan was named coach of the year, and Kristen Campbell goaltender of the year. Dean Spiros, Twin Cities, 12 June 2024 The Oilers had their chances to get back into the game and outshot Florida 32-18, but Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky made 32 saves to leave Edmonton scoreless in Game 1. Sam Joseph, CNN, 10 June 2024 There was a nearly eight-minute stretch — from the 9:46 mark of the third period to when Edmonton pulled goaltender Stuart Skinner for an extra attacker with 2:20 left in regulation — when the Oilers had just one shot on goal. Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 9 June 2024 Mavericks goaltender Jack LaFontaine was credited with 35 saves on 39 shots (89.7% save percentage). Kansas City Star, 9 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for goaltender 

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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 16 Jun. 2024.

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goaltender

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

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