netminder

noun

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

Examples of netminder in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web If practice was any inclination of what’s to come, things should be OK for the veteran netminder. Jackson Castellano, Sun Sentinel, 17 June 2024 The 30-year-old netminder went 16-7-2 in the regular season over his 27 appearances (24 starts) while posting a 2.03 goals against average and .925 save percentage. Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 16 June 2024 After giving up a goal in the second period, Hurricanes netminder Frederik Andersen went unblemished. Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 14 June 2024 This week, Quick was in goal for a 5-2 win over the Bruins and tied Ryan Miller for most career wins by a U.S.-born netminder with 391. Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 23 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for netminder 

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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 4 Jul. 2024.

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