bookkeeper

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noun (1)

book·​keep·​er ˈbu̇k-ˌkē-pər 

: a person who records the accounts or transactions of a business

bookkeeping

ˈbu̇k-ˌkē-piŋ 

noun

bookkeeping

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noun (2)

book·​keep·​ing ˈbu̇k-ˌkē-piŋ 

1

: a branch of accounting that deals with the systematic classification, recording, and summarizing of business and financial transactions in books of account

2

: the act or practice of keeping books of account

Examples of bookkeeper in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

According to the lawsuit, Bathory began working as a bookkeeper for the Boilermakers in January 2008 and received progressive promotions over more than 16 years with the union. —Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2026

One strong manager, bookkeeper or maintenance coordinator may be holding the process together through memory and persistence rather than standards. —Anthony A. Luna, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026

Many afternoons after school, Annie worked alongside the agents, bookkeepers, and assistants, doing her homework or helping with the filing. —Anne Kadet, Curbed, 15 May 2026

McCauley ran with a slate of board candidates that included Dianna Brooks, a former eight-year administrator and executive bookkeeper in the township office. —Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1555, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1635, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for bookkeeper

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

Kids Definition

bookkeeper

noun

book·​keep·​er ˈbu̇k-ˌkē-pər 

: a person who keeps accounts for a business

bookkeeping

-ˌkē-piŋ 

noun