goaltender

noun

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

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Before entering broadcasting, Cohn played collegiate ice hockey as a goaltender at SUNY Oswego. Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2026 His name had been connected to trade rumors over the past few weeks with Florida being among teams linked to veterans such as Detroit Red Wings forward Dylan Larkin and Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck who are reportedly seeking to be dealt. Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 21 June 2026 San Jose then took UConn goaltender Tia Chan in the third round, just the second goalie to be selected in the evening. Marisa Ingemi, Mercury News, 18 June 2026 Andrea Brändli Swiss goaltender Andrea Brändli was the first player selected by Detroit (second round, 15th overall) on Wednesday. Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for goaltender

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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 23 Jun. 2026.

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goaltender

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

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