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.”
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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 notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who runs a shop, especially a small independent one.
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Etymology
From shop + keeper.
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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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