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’s even a comfortable dedicated space with a bathroom for groundskeepers. —David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 2 Aug. 2025

In 2014, Asad was charged with murder in connection with driving his Mercedes over a groundskeeper at his Dania Beach business following a dispute over $65 in pay for lawn services. —Jay Weaver july 26, Miami Herald, 26 July 2025

Frost opened up about the difficult task of forming a unique take on Hagrid — a half-giant who serves as groundskeeper at the magical school Hogwarts — after the late actor Robbie Coltrane played the part across eight successful Harry Potter films. —Joey Nolfi Published, EW.com, 3 June 2025

Kids can help feed the chickens or pick tomatoes with the help of the always-friendly head groundskeeper, Richard. —Matthew Monagan, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2025

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