netminder

noun

net·​mind·​er ˈnet-ˌmīn-dər How to pronounce netminder (audio)

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Senators coach Travis Green gave his netminder a vote of confidence pregame. Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2025 Nugent-Hopkins followed that up with a solid opportunity from the slot that was turned aside by Devils netminder Jake Allen. Daniel Nugent-Bowman, The Athletic, 14 Mar. 2025 Panthers legendary goaltender Roberto Luongo took to X to challenge the Rangers' fabled netminder Henrik Lundqvist for a square-off at the annual alumni game that takes place between the two franchises that play in the Winter Classic each year. Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025 The Wild outshot Vancouver in the first period and had the game’s initial power play but were frustrated by goaltender Kevin Lankinen for their second consecutive game against the Canucks’ backup netminder. Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 13 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for netminder

Word History

First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of netminder was in 1937

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“Netminder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/netminder. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.

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