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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The British comedian, 53, was cast as the beloved Hogwarts groundskeeper in the new HBO Harry Potter TV series in April 2025, but his work to get the role started way before that. Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026 The Athletic spoke to some of their key figures in the build-up to that historic occasion — including the groundskeeper who prepared their pitch following a Backstreet Boys concert. Will Jeanes, New York Times, 28 Jan. 2026 According to a press release, stars Sweeney, who plays the titular housemaid, and Michele Morrone, who plays a groundskeeper, will likely return for the sequel (Sweeney is also an executive producer). Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 6 Jan. 2026 Morrone plays Enzo, the mysterious groundskeeper for the Winchester estate who becomes an ally of Millie’s. Matt Grobar, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2026 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 1 Feb. 2026.

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