goaltender

noun

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

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Peter Mannino, the former Pios goaltender and DU’s new assistant athletic director for NIL, told The Post earlier this month. Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 31 Aug. 2025 The deadline may or may not change anything on the goaltender front, and a value deal may not be available. Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2025 In net, Swedish goaltender Milo Tjarnlund delivered shutouts against Germany and Slovakia. Carol Schram, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025 Last weekend, goaltender Carter Casey, 17, from Grand Rapids, declined offers from Wisconsin, Denver and North Dakota to accept a full tender from the Gophers. Charley Walters, Twin Cities, 3 Aug. 2025 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 9 Sep. 2025.

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goaltender

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

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