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

As the floodwaters rose, the suit alleges, camp leaders instructed groundskeepers to spend more than an hour relocating camp equipment instead of people from the site. —Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025

When historic flooding hit in the early morning hours of July 4, the owners had groundskeepers focus on securing camp equipment for over an hour instead of evacuating campers, according to CNN, citing to the complaint. —Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 11 Nov. 2025

The scene where groundskeeper Walter (Marcus Henderson) runs aimlessly across the lawn borders on the ridiculous, but, without getting into spoilers, the only other mistake Peele makes is the film's antagonist. —Steven Thrash, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Oct. 2025

The broadcast showed a clear view behind home plate, while the Guardians’ groundskeepers sprinted to clean things up as fast as possible. —Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2025

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