noun
groundskeeper
GROWNDZ-keep
Groundskeeper (noun) means someone whose job is to maintain grounds, such as a sports field or park. Example: “The groundskeeper mowed the pitch before Saturday's match.”
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Someone whose job is to maintain grounds, such as a sports field or park.
"The groundskeeper mowed the pitch before Saturday's match."
How to use groundskeeper
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA person who maintains outdoor areas like fields, gardens, or parks.
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Word forms
- Plural
- groundskeepers
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The _____ mowed the pitch before Saturday's match.
Etymology
From grounds plus keeper.
Synonyms
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groundsman
groundkeeper
Rhymes for groundskeeper
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What does “groundskeeper” mean?
The word “groundskeeper” means someone whose job is to maintain grounds, such as a sports field or park. In plain terms, a person who maintains outdoor areas like fields, gardens, or parks.
How do you pronounce “groundskeeper”?
“Groundskeeper” is pronounced GROWNDZ-keep (/ˈɡɹaʊndzˌkipɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “groundskeeper” in a sentence?
Here is “groundskeeper” used in a sentence: “The groundskeeper mowed the pitch before Saturday's match.”
What part of speech is “groundskeeper”?
“Groundskeeper” is a noun.
