groundkeeper

4.1

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

noun
/ˈɡraʊndˌkiːpər/

: jardinero

They walk past a groundkeeper who's at work at a patch of grass.

Examples

Every morning, the groundkeeper checks the sports field for any damage before the players arrive.
The groundkeeper mowed the lawn carefully to ensure it looked perfect for the game.
The dedicated groundkeeper spent hours watering the plants and maintaining the flower beds.

Synonyms

gardener

vsgroundkeeper

150 1.0

A person who cares for plants and lawns in a garden

works across larger outdoor areas and broader maintenance tasks

landscaper

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14 3.9

A person who designs and takes care of gardens and outdoor areas

focuses more on routine care and upkeep rather than design work

groundskeeper

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12 4.2

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

is the alternative spelling form used for the same job

greenskeeper

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1 8.2

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

is broader, applying to various outdoor grounds beyond golf courses

groundsman

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1 5.2

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

is the gender-neutral term for the same ongoing grounds work

lawnmower

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1 2.3

A person who cuts and cares for grass in lawns and parks

includes grass care but also broader grounds upkeep and repairs

yardman

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1 5.0

A person who looks after lawns and gardens, cutting grass and trimming plants

is the neutral term covering the same broader grounds responsibilities

greenkeeper

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1 4.6

A person who looks after the grass on a golf course

covers general grounds maintenance across estates parks and fields

landscape gardener

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1 3.4

A person who designs and arranges gardens and outdoor spaces so they look nice

emphasises ongoing maintenance of whole outdoor areas instead of creation

groundswoman

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7.7

A woman who looks after the land and plants at a park or sports field

is the gender-neutral term for the same ongoing grounds work

yard worker

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2.1

A person who cares for gardens and cuts grass

is a more skilled continuous role caring for whole grounds

Surface Forms

groundkeeper singular

groundkeepers plural

Morphology

groundkeeper = ground + keeper (transparent) = ground + keeper

The compound 'ground' + 'keeper' directly denotes a person who keeps or cares for the grounds, a meaning easily derived by learners.

Etymology

Groundkeeper is made from ground 'land' or 'earth' and keeper 'one who looks after'. Think of someone who 'keeps' the land tidy and healthy, which is why a groundkeeper cares for parks, lawns, and sports fields.