shopkeeper

noun

shop·​keep·​er ˈshäp-ˌkē-pər How to pronounce shopkeeper (audio)
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Mansour Kaziha was the mosque's shopkeeper known for letting children take candy for free. Emma Bowman, NPR, 20 May 2026 And even if shopkeepers play by the rules, other people might not. Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 19 May 2026 Malone was given the honor for her contributions to the fragrance industry, her work as an entrepreneur, shopkeeper and mentor to students and small and medium-size enterprises. Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 7 May 2026 The residence of Mali’s defense minister, Sadio Camara, was heavily damaged by an explosion during the attack, a nearby shopkeeper told the AP, speaking on condition of anonymity for fear of reprisals. Mark Banchereau, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for shopkeeper

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First Known Use

1530, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of shopkeeper was in 1530

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“Shopkeeper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shopkeeper. Accessed 27 May. 2026.

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shopkeeper

noun
shop·​keep·​er ˈshäp-ˌkē-pər How to pronounce shopkeeper (audio)

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