goaltender

noun

goal·​tend·​er ˈgōl-ˌten-dər How to pronounce goaltender (audio)

Examples of goaltender in a Sentence

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Word History

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of goaltender was in 1882

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“Goaltender.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/goaltender. Accessed 23 May. 2024.

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goaltender

noun
goal·​tend·​er -ˌten-dər How to pronounce goaltender (audio)

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