groundskeeper

noun

grounds·​keep·​er ˈgrau̇n(d)z-ˌkē-pər How to pronounce groundskeeper (audio)
: a person who cares for the grounds of a usually large property (such as a sports field)

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Lions Tigers & Bears’ mission is to rescue and care for big cats and exotic animals, with a team of veterinarians, groundskeepers, administrative staff and approximately 300 volunteers. Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025 Michele Morrone of 365 Days plays Enzo, the family’s sexy groundskeeper with a mysterious past. Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025 The Teamsters union includes cooks and other food service workers, as well as groundskeepers, janitors, parking attendants, maintenance workers, mechanics and more. Emma McNamee, Twin Cities, 9 Sep. 2025 Wicks’ modest-but-devoted flock includes devout church lady Martha Delacroix (Close), circumspect groundskeeper Samson Holt (Church), tightly-wound lawyer Vera Draven, Esq. Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for groundskeeper

Word History

First Known Use

1903, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of groundskeeper was in 1903

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“Groundskeeper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/groundskeeper. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.

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