noun
storekeeper
Storekeeper (noun) means the owner or manager of a shop. Example: “The storekeeper knew most of his customers by name.”
noun
1
The owner or manager of a shop.
"The storekeeper knew most of his customers by name."
How to use storekeeper
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe person who runs a shop.
UK vs US
More common in American English; British English typically says "shopkeeper".
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Word forms
- Plural
- storekeepers
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Etymology
From store plus keeper.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for storekeeper
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What does “storekeeper” mean?
The word “storekeeper” means the owner or manager of a shop. In plain terms, the person who runs a shop.
How do you use “storekeeper” in a sentence?
Here is “storekeeper” used in a sentence: “The storekeeper knew most of his customers by name.”
What is another word for “storekeeper”?
Words with a similar meaning to “storekeeper” include shopkeeper.
What part of speech is “storekeeper”?
“Storekeeper” is a noun.
