goaltender

noun

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

Examples of goaltender in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Florida’s roster of prospects is made up of 22 forwards, 11 defensemen and six goaltenders. Jackson Castellano, Sun Sentinel, 5 July 2024 Campbell has also served as an assistant coach for Team Germany at the 2022 IIHF World Championship, a team that also included current Kraken goaltender Philipp Grubauer. Sean Neumann, Peoplemag, 4 July 2024 Although Connor McDavid and the Oilers threatened to score, Florida goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky and the defense helped keep them scoreless to end the first period. Jacob Lev, CNN, 9 June 2024 Anthony Stolarz: The goaltender is heading to Toronto on a two-year, $5 million deal after serving as a dominant one-two punch with Sergei Bobrovsky last season. Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 2 July 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 27 Jul. 2024.

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goaltender

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

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