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

There are a whopping 1,400 coconut trees around the resort, as well as a 22-acre organic garden that takes 33 groundskeepers to maintain. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 May 2026

Professional groundskeepers have commercial mowers with specialized rollers to create stripes. —Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 May 2026

The plan calls for patrons to walk down a field tunnel and make a left at the groundskeeper’s office before stepping out onto the grass playing surface. —Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026

The union, which represents animal care specialists, patrol officers, custodians, groundskeepers, patrol officers, aides and seasonal workers, said the zoo's last contract offer would have taken away their health care plan without providing a comparable alternative. —Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 6 May 2026

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