noun
bookkeeper
buuk-KEE-puh
Bookkeeper (noun) means a person who keeps track of a business's financial records. Example: “The bookkeeper reconciled the accounts every month.”
noun
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A person who keeps track of a business's financial records.
"The bookkeeper reconciled the accounts every month."
How to use bookkeeper
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone whose job is recording and organising a business's day-to-day financial transactions.
Common mistake
Don't confuse with "bookmaker" — a bookkeeper handles accounts, while a bookmaker takes bets.
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Word forms
- Plural
- bookkeepers
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Etymology
A compound of "book" (in the sense of financial records) and "keeper" — literally someone who keeps the books.
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What does “bookkeeper” mean?
The word “bookkeeper” means a person who keeps track of a business's financial records. In plain terms, someone whose job is recording and organising a business's day-to-day financial transactions.
How do you pronounce “bookkeeper”?
“Bookkeeper” is pronounced buuk-KEE-puh (/ˌbʊkˈkiː.pə(ɹ)/ in IPA).
How do you use “bookkeeper” in a sentence?
Here is “bookkeeper” used in a sentence: “The bookkeeper reconciled the accounts every month.”
What is another word for “bookkeeper”?
Words with a similar meaning to “bookkeeper” include accountant.
What part of speech is “bookkeeper”?
“Bookkeeper” is a noun.
