shopkeeper

SHOP-kee-puh

Shopkeeper (noun) means a person who owns or runs a small retail shop. Example: “The shopkeeper knew all his regular customers by name.”

noun

A person who owns or runs a small retail shop.

"The shopkeeper knew all his regular customers by name."

How to use shopkeeper

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomeone who runs a shop, especially a small independent one.

Word forms

shopkeepers plural

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Etymology

From shop + keeper.

Synonyms

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tradesman storekeeper market keeper

Related words

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Rhymes for shopkeeper

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Frequently asked questions

What does “shopkeeper” mean?

The word “shopkeeper” means a person who owns or runs a small retail shop. In plain terms, someone who runs a shop, especially a small independent one.

How do you pronounce “shopkeeper”?

“Shopkeeper” is pronounced SHOP-kee-puh (/ˈʃɑpkiːpɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “shopkeeper” in a sentence?

Here is “shopkeeper” used in a sentence: “The shopkeeper knew all his regular customers by name.”

What part of speech is “shopkeeper”?

“Shopkeeper” is a noun.

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