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.”

noun

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 notes

In plain EnglishA person who maintains outdoor areas like fields, gardens, or parks.

Word forms

groundskeepers plural

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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

leper keeper peeper beeper sweeper sleeper creeper steeper beekeeper innkeeper zookeeper goalkeeper

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Frequently asked questions

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.