Netminder
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Netminder is a noun meaning (journalism, sports) A goalkeeper or goaltender.
Meaning
(journalism, sports) A goalkeeper or goaltender.
Example Sentences
Clint Benedict, Windsor goalie, was the lone netminder to suffer a penalty.
Curran won three Ulster SFC medals and a Celtic Cross in 2008 as a substitute netminder during a golden age for Tyrone football.
Wilson said starting tonight against the Wild makes sense because his other two netminders have both been off the ice since last Wednesday's shootout loss to the Bruins because of the all-star break.
Word Forms
- netminders
- net-minder
- net minder
Synonyms for netminder
Depending on context, synonyms include goalkeeper, goaltender, goalie.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include nongoalkeeper, minder, nit-keeper, timekeeper, netter, game keeper.
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