netminder

noun

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

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MacKinnon celebrated the gift by launching a wrister over the Wild netminder’s shoulder, putting the hosts on the board with a 1-0 lead. Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 9 Mar. 2026 Tommies netminder Carsen Musser made 27 saves. Tom Carothers, Twin Cities, 8 Mar. 2026 The 37-year-old netminder anchored Florida’s runs to the Stanley Cup Final each of the past three years, including winning back-to-back championships the past two seasons. Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2026 Scituate netminder Mark Francis was excellent in the frame, making several athletic stops to keep the game scoreless. Jack Murray, Boston Herald, 6 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for netminder

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First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined above

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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 15 Mar. 2026.

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