goaltender

noun

goal·​tend·​er ˈgōl-ˌten-dər 

: goalkeeper

Examples of goaltender in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

First and foremost, the Panthers currently have no cap space and are only carrying 21 players — 12 forwards (including Barkov), seven defensemen, two goaltenders. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026

Mammoth goaltender Karel Vejmelka (15 saves) pounced on the loose puck, just one of the highlights of his ninth career shutout. — Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026

Top prospect Sam O’Reilly scored on the rush along the left side, beating goaltender Mads Sogaard on the near side. — Eduardo A. Encina, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2026

Despite having more than enough forwards, defencemen and goaltenders with NHL experience, there’s a good chance Oilers fans will see churn during the 2026-27 campaign. — Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for goaltender

• bartender
• contender
• defender
• engender
• extender
• offender
• pretender
• provender
• surrender
• suspender
• transgender
• bender

Kids Definition

goaltender

noun

goal·​tend·​er -ˌten-dər 

: goalkeeper