gamekeeper

noun

game·​keep·​er ˈgām-ˌkē-pər 

: a person in charge of the breeding and protection of game animals or birds on a private preserve

Examples of gamekeeper in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But the original story, which follows a married woman embarking on a scandalous affair with the estate’s gamekeeper, was so explicit that it was actually banned as pornography until 1960. —Jenna Ryu, SELF, 1 May 2025

Whether Borrelia amplification by pheasants poses a risk to gamekeepers and land managers, or even to the general public through broader ecological diffusion, is still unknown. —John Drake, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025

British comedian Nick Frost, who is best known for his Three Flavours Cornetto Trilogy films like Shaun of the Dead with longtime friend and collaborator Simon Pegg, is taking on the beloved part of gamekeeper Rubeus Hagrid. —Rachel McRady, People.com, 14 Apr. 2025

Nick Frost will be taking up the role of Rubeus Hagrid, the half-giant gamekeeper and groundskeeper at Hogwarts. —Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1645, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for gamekeeper

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

Kids Definition

gamekeeper

noun

game·​keep·​er ˈgām-ˌkē-pər 

: a person in charge of the breeding and protection of game animals or birds on private land