shopkeeper

noun

shop·​keep·​er ˈshäp-ˌkē-pər 

: storekeeper sense 2

Examples of shopkeeper in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

That expertise would eventually propel Panerai from small Florentine shopkeeper to supplier of professional tool watches and instruments to the Italian Navy and, decades later, to a commercial brand in its own right. — Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2026

In Bandar Abbas, the effects are spreading through nearly every layer of the economy, from ships and dock workers to customs-clearing companies and shopkeepers. — ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026

Familiarity with local shopkeepers and nearby families can contribute to a sense of connection, and neighbors may offer one another practical support when needed. — Kaitlyn Gomez, Charlotte Observer, 17 Aug. 2026

This convergence of people drew other economic activity, creating niches for shopkeepers, doctors, and lawyers. — Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 9 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1530, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for shopkeeper

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

Kids Definition

shopkeeper

noun

shop·​keep·​er ˈshäp-ˌkē-pər 

: storekeeper sense 2