storekeeper

noun

store·​keep·​er ˈstȯr-ˌkē-pər 

1

: one that has charge of supplies (such as military stores)

2

: one that operates a retail store

Examples of storekeeper in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Some storekeepers’ plans were foiled. — Dan Greene, New Yorker, 20 June 2026

The children of storekeepers, who’d meet up during the day while their parents were hard at work. — Literary Hub, 26 June 2026

But his role went far beyond storekeeper, Hassane said. — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026

Retail theft rose, and many storekeepers stopped calling police. — Teri Figueroa, The Mercury News, 19 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1618, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for storekeeper

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

Kids Definition

storekeeper

noun

store·​keep·​er -ˌkē-pər 

1

: one who is in charge of stores

2

: one who manages a store or shop