goaltender

English

Etymology

goal +‎ tender

Noun

goaltender (plural goaltenders)

1. (sports) a designated player that attempts to prevent the opposing team from scoring by protecting a goal.

Usage notes

In ice hockey and lacrosse goaltender is the correct term and in most other sports goalkeeper is the correct term. However, the terms are often used interchangeably.

Synonyms

• goalie
• goalkeeper
• keeper
• netkeeper
• netminder

Translations

player that protects a goal — see goalkeeper