nounplural noun defensemen. (in ice hockey and lacrosse) a player, other than the goaltender, in a defensive position.

How do you spell defensemen?

noun, plural de·fense·men [dih-fens-muhn, -men]. Sports. a player in certain games, as ice hockey or lacrosse, who lines up in a defensive zone or position.

What is the definition of defenseman in hockey?

: a player in a sport (such as hockey) who is assigned to a defensive zone or position.