netminder

noun

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

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The Panthers are unwavering in their support for the veteran netminder, who has come up with his share of big moments on his way to helping the Panthers win the Stanley Cup each of the past two seasons. Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2026 Eleven seconds after Hertl took a seat in the box, Charlie McAvoy’s one-timer from out high beat netminder Akira Schmid for his fourth of the year. Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 23 Jan. 2026 Darcy Kuemper cleared to return Kings goaltender Darcy Kuemper, one of three netminders on Canada’s upcoming Olympic hockey roster, has been cleared to return after suffering a neck injury against the New York Rangers on Tuesday. Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026 Marner shoveled him the puck and McNabb promptly beat Blue Jackets netminder Jet Greaves. Jonas Siegel, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for netminder

Word History

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 1 Feb. 2026.

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