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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Jobs such as groundskeepers, cooks, motorcycle mechanics, lifeguards and bartenders ranked among those with the lowest exposure. Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026 Pai will play Henry, the head groundskeeper of Hartford Park, who is kind, charming, and knowledgeable about plants. Denise Petski, Deadline, 4 Mar. 2026 For the last three years, Martin had worked as a groundskeeper at Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club. Allen G. Breed, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026 Every year, volunteers and groundskeepers plant the bulbs in December, and by March, TCU is painted in pink, yellow, white and of course, purple. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for groundskeeper

Word History

First Known Use

1903, in the meaning defined above

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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 10 Mar. 2026.

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