blueliner

noun

blue·​lin·​er ˈblü-ˌlī-nər 

: a defenseman in ice hockey

Examples of blueliner in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Even as Miro Heiskanen came on the scene and became the Stars’ go-to blueliner, Klingberg racked up more points than any other defenseman the Stars employed during his eight-year run in Dallas. — Eric Stephens, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Del Mastro and Korchinski are presumed to be a part of next year’s blueliner core, while Commesso is expected to play another season in Rockford. — Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026

The Michigan blueliner spent last season with the Vancouver Goldeneyes, tallying 44 hits and two assists in 30 regular-season games with the team. — Nick Lentz, CBS News, 21 June 2026

Columbus Blue Jackets blueliner Zack Werenski became just the sixth American to win the Norris Trophy, which the NHL gives to the defenseman deemed best in the league by a vote of Professional Hockey Writers Association members. — Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 3 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1974, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for blueliner

• airliner
• combiner
• designer
• diviner
• eyeliner
• headliner
• pulvinar
• recliner
• refiner
• diner
• finer
• liner