goaltender
4 synonyms for goaltender, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A player whose job is to stop the other team from scoring by guarding the goal.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
netkeeper
netminder
Etymology
Formed from goal and tender.
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