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greenkeeper

greenkeeper

1 4.6
A person who looks after the grass on a golf course
  • noun
  • /ˈɡriːnˌkiːpər/
  • UK
translation icon : jardinero de campo

Examples

  • The only person who gets paid here is the greenkeeper.

  • The greenkeeper carefully mowed the grass on the golf course to ensure it was in excellent condition.

  • Every morning, the greenkeeper checks the greens for any damage and prepares them for the day's play.

  • During the tournament, the greenkeeper made sure that the fairways were well-maintained for the players.

Synonyms

groundskeeper
vsgreenkeeper
  • US
12 4.2

A person who cares for and looks after outdoor areas like parks and sports fields

focuses on care of sports turf, especially on golf courses
greenskeeper
vsgreenkeeper
1 8.2

A person who cares for the grass and playing areas of a golf course

is broader, covering sports turf generally rather than specific course parts
groundsman
vsgreenkeeper
  • UK
1 5.2

A person who looks after the outdoor areas of a park or sports field

is narrower, focused on sports turf care rather than all grounds tasks
groundkeeper
vsgreenkeeper
4.1

A person who cares for and looks after outdoor areas like parks and sports fields

specializes more in turf maintenance for sports, not general grounds work

Antonyms

256 3.8

Fail to care for someone or something you should look after

Surface Forms

greenkeeper singular
greenkeepers plural

Morphology

greenkeeper = green + keeper (transparent) = green + keeper

A straightforward compound meaning 'a keeper of the green (turf)'; the components' meanings directly yield the sense.

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.