Netminder (Noun)
Meaning
The soccer or hockey player assigned to protect the goal.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The team's experienced netminder successfully blocked several shots on goal during the championship game.
- Despite being a rookie, the netminder's exceptional skills earned him a starting position on the team.
- The netminder's diving save in the final minute of the game sealed the team's victory.
- After suffering an injury, the netminder was replaced by a backup goalkeeper for the remainder of the season.
- The crowd cheered as the netminder made an incredible glove save to protect the team's lead.