shopkeeper

noun

shop·​keep·​er ˈshäp-ˌkē-pər 

: storekeeper sense 2

Examples of shopkeeper in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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

Additionally, the past few years have not been easy for many brick-and-mortar shops as business has pivoted toward online shopping and rapid-delivery services, and some shopkeepers oppose the incursion of the parklets into their storefronts and street parking. — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 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