netminder

noun

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

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Binnington’s heroics late in the game answered some criticisms that the St. Louis Blues netminder had allowed some soft goals earlier in the tournament. Homero De La Fuente, CNN, 20 Feb. 2025 But with the netminder down on the ice, the puck squirted out to Zadorov, who blasted a slapper over Samsonov for his third of the season. Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2025 The Americans also have top netminders Jake Oettinger of the Stars and Jeremy Swayman of the Bruins on the roster. James Mirtle, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025 The second period was even more of a netminders’ duel than the first, with neither goalie allowing a goal. Andrew Knoll, Orange County Register, 4 Feb. 2025 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 3 Mar. 2025.

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