netminder

noun

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

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The 6-foot-3 netminder served as the Knights’ backup last season, and despite garnering serious interest from some of the top NCAA programs, will remain with London next year, where he’ll be expected to be the starting netminder. Thomas Drance, New York Times, 29 June 2025 Here, the Ducks get another seasoned netminder from the Wings to play behind Dostál in Mrázek. Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 28 June 2025 Stars netminder Jake Oettinger saw 130 shots, saved 119, and stopped 26 of 36 high-danger shots, via Natural Stat Trick. Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 21 May 2025 This time, DeBoer fought his No. 1 netminder, Jake Oettinger, during a mess of a series against Edmonton. Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 7 June 2025 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 20 Jul. 2025.

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