netminder

noun

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

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Cooper made up his mind immediately after Binnington backstopped Canada to the win at 4 Nations, and the 32-year-old netminder’s play over his first four starts validated that decision. Stephen Whyno, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026 Jack Hughes ultimately scored the game-winner past Canada’s netminder Jordan Binnington. Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 23 Feb. 2026 Connor Hellebuyck delivered a goaltending performance for the ages, but every netminder needs a little help at times. Stephen Conroy, Hartford Courant, 23 Feb. 2026 After a day off Sunday, the Mavericks on Monday got goals from Luke Loheit, Justin Janicke, Bobo Carpenter and Casey Carreau — along with a shutout by netminder Dylan Wells — for a 4-0 victory. The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 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 3 Mar. 2026.

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