shopkeeper

noun

shop·​keep·​er ˈshäp-ˌkē-pər How to pronounce shopkeeper (audio)

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Our guide for the antiquing excursion was a veteran of the market, a friendly woman called Mariana who seemed to know every shopkeeper and greeted them all. Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 11 Nov. 2025 There was even some shopping, as 1,200 loyal customers as well as shopkeepers, brand reps, socialites, models and some local officials descended on Bal Harbour Shops to commemorate the luxury center’s 60th anniversary. David Moin, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025 Late risers in pajamas walked their dogs, two men squabbled over a parking spot, and neighbors and shopkeepers went about their routines. Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2025 But the shopkeeper, the restaurateur, the hairdresser—those whose livelihoods depended on open doors and face-to-face contact—saw their incomes collapse overnight. Ugo Troiano, Oc Register, 25 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for shopkeeper

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First Known Use

1530, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of shopkeeper was in 1530

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shopkeeper

noun
shop·​keep·​er ˈshäp-ˌkē-pər How to pronounce shopkeeper (audio)

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