netminder
4 synonyms for netminder, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A player whose job is to stop the ball or puck from entering 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.
goaltender
netkeeper
Etymology
Formed from net and minder.
Full origin of netminder →