groundskeeper

noun

grounds·​keep·​er ˈgrau̇n(d)z-ˌkē-pər 

: a person who cares for the grounds of a usually large property (such as a sports field)

Examples of groundskeeper in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Two hours after the game, 16 groundskeepers were still examining every inch of the field and making repairs. — Tim Graham, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026

Polite and attentive, the expert service across the staff—from the front desk team to the groundskeepers—prioritizes the personalized guest experience. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026

At least 15 Tigers groundskeepers joined a seventh-inning squirrel chase that spilled into right field, where the critter ran into Leody Taveras’ glove and was accidentally flung skyward. — Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 28 July 2026

Players who move balletically, though—the groundskeepers love them. — Nick Pachelli, Time, 11 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1903, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for groundskeeper

• beekeeper
• bookkeeper
• doorkeeper
• gamekeeper
• gatekeeper
• goalkeeper
• housekeeper
• innkeeper
• minesweeper
• peacekeeper
• shopkeeper
• storekeeper