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shopkeeper

noun

Definition of shopkeeper

as in storekeeper

someone who owns or manages a shop or store

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Recent Examples of shopkeeper Mansour Kaziha was the mosque's shopkeeper known for letting children take candy for free. — Emma Bowman, NPR, 20 May 2026 Malone was given the honor for her contributions to the fragrance industry, her work as an entrepreneur, shopkeeper and mentor to students and small and medium-size enterprises. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 7 May 2026 The residence of Mali’s defense minister, Sadio Camara, was heavily damaged by an explosion during the attack, a nearby shopkeeper told the AP, speaking on condition of anonymity for fear of reprisals. — Mark Banchereau, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026 There is the Basilica of Saint Mary of Minerva, and children playing ball, shopkeepers chatting on the doorstep of their stores, flushed tourists dragging their suitcases all around. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for shopkeeper

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But his role went far beyond storekeeper, Hassane said.

— Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
In 2017, following an overwhelming number of complaints from visitors and storekeepers about vulgar language and intimidation tactics, the city had to once again enforce an ordinance to keep the hawkers in separate areas.

— Richard Grant, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Mar. 2025

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Dillin believes there could be neighborhood film liaisons, a neutral party with actual film experience who can educate neighbors and merchants on challenges and explain the realities of a film shoot.

— Brian Welk, IndieWire, 15 July 2026
After viewers observed how Ormund dyed the hair of a merchant boy blonde to pass him off as Prince Daeron Targaryen, the reactions swiftly commenced online.

— Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026

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The book went on to become a best seller and was subsequently adapted into a film in 1976 with Sissy Spacek in the title role.

— Joe Otterson, Variety, 13 July 2026
Deckers Outdoor shares could gain steam as the footwear seller diversifies its product offerings, particularly across its Hoka brand, according to Jefferies.

— Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 13 July 2026

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The chancellor and his team should use this misstep as inspiration to upend the DOE’s profoundly frustrating, bureaucratic and slow procurement system to save taxpayer dollars and get vendors swiftly paid.

— Lincoln Restler, New York Daily News, 18 July 2026
There are seemingly miles of vendors and antiques experts speeding their way from booth-to-booth with a Hulken bag of their wares trailing behind.

— Heather Bien, Southern Living, 18 July 2026

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Ali al-Zaidi, a businessman with no political background, emerged as a consensus candidate in Iraq after months of deadlock over the premiership following last year’s parliamentary elections.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026
Stewart’s campaign identifies him as a conservative businessman, Marine, and community leader.

— Amy DeLaura, The Washington Examiner, 13 July 2026

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