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Keeper (Noun)

Meaning 1

Someone in charge of other people; "am I my brother's keeper?".

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Hypernyms

  • Shielder
  • Protector
  • Guardian

Hyponyms

  • Gaoler
  • Screw
  • Turnkey
  • Sitter
  • Nursemaid
  • Jailor
  • Nurse
  • Baby-sitter
  • Baby Minder
  • Jailer
  • Minder

Related Words

  • Keep (verb)

Meaning 2

One having charge of buildings or grounds or animals.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Examples

  • The local zoo's lion keeper ensured the big cats were well-fed and exercised daily.
  • She landed a job as a museum keeper, responsible for the upkeep of the ancient artifacts.
  • The grounds keeper at the resort spent hours each morning manicuring the golf course's putting greens.
  • As the state park's animal keeper, he was in charge of caring for the wildlife within the preserve.
  • The curator was also the keeper of the rare book room at the university library.

Synonyms

  • Custodian
  • Steward

Hypernyms

  • Shielder
  • Protector
  • Defender

Hyponyms

  • Greenskeeper
  • Zoo Keeper
  • Janitor
  • House Sitter
  • Pet Sitter
  • Lighthouse Keeper
  • Gamekeeper
  • Caretaker
  • Curator

Related Words

  • Keep (verb)
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