netminder

noun

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

Examples of netminder in a Sentence

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That’s left New York’s lacking quality netminders coming through their system. — Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 28 June 2026 Finland netminder Justus Annunen shut out Switzerland with 22 saves. — ABC News, 31 May 2026 Jonathan Quick—One of the two greatest goaltenders in Kings history, and netminder for both their Stanley Cup titles. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026 Matt Freese, who hails from Wayne, Pennsylvania, is the current netminder for New York City FC in MLS. — CBS News, 26 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for netminder

Word History

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 7 Jul. 2026.

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