noun

zookeeper

ZOO-keep

Zookeeper (noun) means someone whose job is to look after and care for animals in a zoo. Example: “The zookeeper fed the seals twice a day.”

noun

Someone whose job is to look after and care for animals in a zoo.

"The zookeeper fed the seals twice a day."

How to use zookeeper

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA person employed to feed, clean up after, and care for animals at a zoo.

Word forms

zookeepers plural

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Etymology

A compound of zoo and keeper — literally, one who "keeps" (looks after) the zoo's animals.

Rhymes for zookeeper

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Frequently asked questions

What does “zookeeper” mean?

The word “zookeeper” means someone whose job is to look after and care for animals in a zoo. In plain terms, a person employed to feed, clean up after, and care for animals at a zoo.

How do you pronounce “zookeeper”?

“Zookeeper” is pronounced ZOO-keep (/ˈzuːkipɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “zookeeper” in a sentence?

Here is “zookeeper” used in a sentence: “The zookeeper fed the seals twice a day.”

What part of speech is “zookeeper”?

“Zookeeper” is a noun.

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