groundskeeper

noun

grounds·​keep·​er ˈgrau̇n(d)z-ˌkē-pər How to pronounce groundskeeper (audio)
: a person who cares for the grounds of a usually large property (such as a sports field)

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Another historical account written in May 1955 by Nancy Oldani says the auto magnate constructed a massive boat house for his yacht and built a home for a groundskeeper on his 600-acre estate. Kristen Jordan Shamus, Freep.com, 31 Aug. 2025 Columbus cast Robbie Coltrane as the iconic Hogwarts groundskeeper. Zack Sharf, Variety, 27 Aug. 2025 But Oracle Park has become like a second home for some Bay FC players, who have made multiple visits before and after the match was announced to confer with groundskeepers, tour the facilities, and raise awareness. Evan Webeck, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2025 There’s even a comfortable dedicated space with a bathroom for groundskeepers. David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 2 Aug. 2025 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 9 Sep. 2025.

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