goaltender

noun

goal·​tend·​er ˈgōl-ˌten-dər 

: goalkeeper

Examples of goaltender in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

While the New York Rangers’ forward group faces plenty of question marks entering the season, the defensemen and goaltenders appear to be areas of strength for Chris Drury’s club after the president and general manager’s flurry of July 1 moves. — Peter Baugh, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

The Florida Panthers and goaltender Akira Schmid avoided arbitration on Friday by agreeing to a two-year deal that carries an annual cap hit of $2 million. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026

Otherwise, the moves were mostly low-key (a new backup goaltender, a bottom-six wing) rather than an overreaction to another premature playoff exit. — Scott Turick, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for goaltender

• bartender
• contender
• defender
• engender
• extender
• offender
• pretender
• provender
• surrender
• suspender
• transgender
• bender

Kids Definition

goaltender

noun

goal·​tend·​er -ˌten-dər 

: goalkeeper