Synonyms of keepers

keepers

noun

plural of keeper

1

as in custodians

a person or group that watches over someone or something

how should I know where she is? I'm not her keeper

Synonyms & Similar Words

• custodians
• guardians
• guards
• wardens
• sentinels
• warders
• sentries
• watchers
• watchmen
• defenders
• bodyguards
• observers
• watches
• pickets
• patrols
• minders
• lookouts
• spotters
• watchdogs
• escorts
• gatekeepers
• convoys
• surveillants
• honor guards
• hacks

2

as in wardens

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• custodians
• wardens
• janitors
• caretakers
• guardians
• watchmen
• stewards
• curators
• sextons
• cocurators

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of keepers

Special high-flow racing cylinder heads feature CNC porting, competition valves, springs, seats and keepers designed to work with new high-lift/duration cams. — New Atlas, 13 July 2026

The alligator that became a sensation in Chicago after turning up in a Humboldt Park lagoon last month is healthy and enjoying the good life in sunny Florida, keepers at his new home said. — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026

As public servants and the keepers of this institution, we are charged with helping a nation find understanding, hope, and clarity and as part of that duty, we are dedicated to excellence, reflection, and growth. — Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 9 July 2026

As public servants and the keepers of this institution, we are charged with helping a nation find understanding, hope and clarity and as part of that duty, we are dedicated to excellence, reflection and growth. — Anastasia Tsioulcas, NPR, 9 July 2026

According to Agena, keepers monitored Eve with the bird, waiting for the right moment to retrieve the young robin. — Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026

Once recovered, Hickok started working as a stablehand or assistant to the keepers of the Pony Express station in Rock Creek. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 July 2026

Other times, lackluster crosses in crucial moment allowed for easy cleanup by the keepers. — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 7 July 2026

Without keepers present for daily maintenance in the oft-harsh and briny air, many fell into disrepair and were considered excess property by the federal government, which did not set aside much money for preservation. — Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026