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greenskeeper

greenskeeper

1 8.2
A person who cares for the grass and playing areas of a golf course
  • noun
  • /ˈɡriːnˌskiːpər/
translation icon : jardinero de campo
  • The greenskeeper carefully mowed the fairways to ensure they were in perfect condition for the tournament.
  • head greenskeeper

Examples

  • You get rid of those gophers... ...or I'll be looking for a new greenskeeper!

    Caddyshack (1980)

  • 15-17 years old: greenskeeper, Lakeview Country Club, Paxton, Illinois; 18-19 years old: student, Southern Illinois University, College of Fine Arts, President's Scholar.

    Blog text (9)

  • I'll be the head greenskeeper... ...hopefully within six years.

    Caddyshack (1980)

  • "A former greenskeeper about to become the Masters champion."

    Zombieland (2009)

  • A former greenskeeper now about to become the Master's champion.

    Caddyshack (1980)

  • The greenskeeper ordered Margaret to come pick up her husband, who was drunk and causing a disturbance.

    Fiction book (1998)

  • How'd you the job as the head greenskeeper?

    Me, Myself & Irene (2000)

  • " I'd skip the assistant greenskeeper.

    Fiction book (2002)

  • They say that doesn't mean anything until I'm the head greenskeeper.

    Caddyshack (1980)

  • I'm an assistant greenskeeper.

    Caddyshack (1980)

Synonyms

groundskeeper
vsgreenskeeper
  • US
12 4.2

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

is more focused on golf course turf and playing areas than general grounds
groundsman
vsgreenskeeper
  • UK
1 5.2

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

applies to golf course work only when focused on turf care
greenkeeper
vsgreenskeeper
  • UK
1 4.6

A person who looks after the grass on a golf course

is the same role but is the alternative spelling of the term
groundkeeper
vsgreenskeeper
4.1

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

focuses specifically on golf course areas rather than all grounds

How Senior

superintendent
166 6.0
greenskeeper
1 8.2
groundskeeper
  • US
12 4.2

Surface Forms

greenskeeper singular
greenskeepers plural

Morphology

greenskeeper = greens + keeper (transparent) = greens + keeper

The word is a straightforward compound 'greens' + 'keeper' meaning the person who cares for the greens, which an intermediate learner can derive from the parts.

Etymology

Greenskeeper is a simple combination of green ('short grass area on a golf course') and keeper ('one who looks after things'). So a greenskeeper is literally 'the person who keeps the greens', which is why they care for and maintain the grass and areas of a golf course.