Thesaurus results for KEEPER

keeper

noun

ˈkē-pər

Definition of keeper

as in custodian

a person or group that watches over someone or something how should I know where she is? I'm not her keeper

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as in warden

a person who takes care of a property sometimes for an absent owner during the winter the keeper of the family's beach house is a local resident who looks after the place

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Recent Examples of keeper The wallabies and kangaroos were introduced to their space in early May, and Disney gradually allowed more interaction with people, first with keepers and select cast members, then with the public, at a distance outside the fencing. — Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 July 2026 Located in the Dartmoor foothills, some 20 minutes from the bohemian market town of Totnes, it’s reached along a series of narrow farm tracks, past a set of imposing stone gates overrun by wildflowers and accompanied by a classic keeper’s cottage. — Liam Hess, Vogue, 15 July 2026 Doing a thorough scan can keep you from accidentally donating a keeper. — Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 15 July 2026 France was able to find some momentum and generate chances, but Spain’s keeper Unai Símon wasn’t threatened too much in the end. — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for keeper

Recent Examples of Synonyms for keeper

Noun

Assets in a custodial account may be considered the child's, even though a parent or other adult serves as the custodian.

— Elizabeth Gravier,Dan Avery, CNBC, 16 July 2026
The union represents over 250,000 classified public school employees, like bus drivers, custodians, food service workers, para-educators, clerical staff and campus security guards.

— Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 15 July 2026

Definition of custodian

Noun

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department — Game wardens, rescue boat teams and helicopters with hoist capability to assist with water rescues.

— Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 14 July 2026
Exceptions include their use by police officers or animal wardens in an official capacity, at an archery club or paintball gun club, at a public or private range designed for that purpose, or to protect human life or property.

— Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026

Definition of warden

Noun

Ahead of the trophy celebrations, the Spanish extended an olive branch, providing a guard of honour to their opponents.

— Adam Crafton, New York Times, 20 July 2026
Cots, bottle warmers, bottle sterilizing tablets, and bed guards are offered, as well as babysitting services, swimming lessons, complimentary non-motorized water sports, and blended baby food especially prepared by the chef.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2026

Definition of guard

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The lingering air pollution has proved to be a challenge for some caretakers to care for their stock.

— Finnegan Belleau, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2026
He was trusted with the most intimate emotional labor in his family; trusted to be the caretaker, the one who looked out.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 July 2026