netminder

noun

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

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But the netminder extended his right pad for the save and kept it a one-goal game. Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 14 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, 13 Mar. 2026 At that point, Mackenzie Blackwood had allowed three goals on nine shots after being pulled in his previous start at Dallas, but the Avs netminder played much better throughout the rest of the contest. Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 11 Mar. 2026 Tommies netminder Carsen Musser made 27 saves. Tom Carothers, Twin Cities, 8 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for netminder

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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 18 Mar. 2026.

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