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

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And James and Oliver Phelps, who played the Weasley twins in the Potter series, now serving as Cumming’s groundskeepers. — Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2026 Then 28, Steen was a groundskeeper at nearby Myers Park Country Club who had been out on parole following sentencing for a series of car break-ins, The Charlotte Observer reported at the time. — Amber Gaudet, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026 But, ultimately, there’s not a scorecard for groundskeepers in the NFL. — Tim Graham, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026 This accounts for about 120 workers, including security guards, custodians, groundskeepers and wheelchair agents. — Tara Lynch, CBS News, 7 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for groundskeeper

Word History

First Known Use

1903, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of groundskeeper was in 1903

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“Groundskeeper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/groundskeeper. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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