goaltender

noun

goal·​tend·​er ˈgōl-ˌten-dər 

: goalkeeper

Examples of goaltender in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Despite having more than enough forwards, defencemen and goaltenders with NHL experience, there’s a good chance Oilers fans will see churn during the 2026-27 campaign. — Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026

The roster consists of 13 forwards, seven defensemen and two goaltenders, with Roobroeck the only 2026 draft selection participating. — Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026

The Sharks goaltenders are Brady Knowling, a fourth-round pick this year, Matt Davis, a 2025 free agent signing who spent most of last season with Wichita of the ECHL, and Arizona State alum Connor Hasley. — Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 1 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

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