goaltender

noun

goal·​tend·​er ˈgōl-ˌten-dər 

: goalkeeper

Examples of goaltender in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Among the many fascinating facets of the Penguins overcoming 9 percent odds to make the playoffs last season was first-year coach Dan Muse’s team doing so without the benefit of a high-quality NHL goaltender. — Josh Yohe, New York Times, 27 July 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

General manager Chris Drury acquired defensemen Sean Durzi and Marcus Pettersson in separate trades, which should ease the burden on Adam Fox, Vladislav Gavrikov and goaltender Igor Shesterkin. — ABC News, 2 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