keeper Definition
- 1a person who manages or takes care of something
- 2a goalkeeper in sports, especially in football (soccer)
Using keeper: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "keeper" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
He is the keeper of the family's secrets.
Example
The zookeeper feeds and cares for the animals.
Example
She's a great keeper; she saved three goals in the match.
keeper Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with keeper
a person or thing that controls access to something
Example
The receptionist acts as the gatekeeper to the CEO's office.
a person or device that measures or records time
Example
The referee acts as the timekeeper in the basketball game.
a person who keeps bees, especially for their honey
Example
My uncle is a beekeeper and he sells his honey at the farmer's market.
Summary: keeper in Brief
The term 'keeper' [ˈkiːpər] refers to a person who manages or takes care of something, such as a zookeeper or a gatekeeper. It also refers to a goalkeeper in sports, particularly in football (soccer), as in 'She's a great keeper; she saved three goals in the match.' Other phrases include 'timekeeper,' which measures or records time, and 'beekeeper,' who keeps bees for their honey.
