greenkeeper
- noun
- /ˈɡriːnˌkiːpər/
- UK
Examples
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The only person who gets paid here is the greenkeeper.
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The greenkeeper carefully mowed the grass on the golf course to ensure it was in excellent condition.
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Every morning, the greenkeeper checks the greens for any damage and prepares them for the day's play.
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During the tournament, the greenkeeper made sure that the fairways were well-maintained for the players.
Synonyms
A person who cares for and looks after outdoor areas like parks and sports fields
A person who cares for the grass and playing areas of a golf course
A person who looks after the outdoor areas of a park or sports field
A person who cares for and looks after outdoor areas like parks and sports fields
Antonyms
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Greenkeeper is made of green and keeper. The green is the grassy area on a golf course and keeper means someone who 'keeps' or 'takes care of' things, so a greenkeeper is the person who looks after and cares for the grass on sports courses.