goaltender

noun

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

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Glenn Hall, a Hockey Hall of Famer whose ironman streak of 502 starts as a goaltender remains an NHL record, has died. CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026 Depending on when Ullmark returns, Staios might seek help at goaltender, too. Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026 The Swedes led, 3-0, with three minutes remaining before Czechia scored twice in two minutes with goaltender Michal Orsulak pulled for an extra attacker. Tris Wykes, Twin Cities, 6 Jan. 2026 The Czech Republic included three NHL goaltenders on its squad. Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 6 Jan. 2026 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 Jan. 2026.

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goaltender

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

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