keeper
ˈkipər
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Definition of keeper - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
custodianperson who guards or maintains something
  • The museum keeper ensures all exhibits are safe.
caretaker guardian warden
2.
sportsplayer who guards a goal in sports
  • The keeper made an incredible save during the match.
goalie goalkeeper netminder
3.
memorablesomething worth keeping or remembering
  • That vacation was a real keeper.!
memorable noteworthy unforgettable
4.
producefruit or vegetable that remains good for a while
  • These apples are keepers and last through winter.
preserver sustainer
5.
footballTECH.USoffensive play in American football where quarterback runs with ballTECH.US
  • The quarterback executed a keeper for a touchdown.
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Expressions with keeper

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someone responsible for another's actions or well-being
He felt like his brother's keeper after the accident.
person responsible for another's well-being
She acts as her brother's keeper.
person who writes in a diary regularly
The diary keeper documented her travels every day.
book or system used for keeping records
The company uses a digital record keeper for efficiency..
person who maintains and supervises a park
The park keeper ensures the park is clean and safe.
person who manages a brothel
The brothel keeper was arrested during the raid.

Origin of keeper

Old English, cepan (to keep) + -er (agent)

Terms with keeper included in their meaning

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tradition keeper
person who maintains a tradition or legacy
cricket
cricket shot sending the ball over the wicket-keeper
wkacr.
acr: wicket keeper
player who stands behind the stumps in cricket
aquarium keeper
person who keeps or maintains an aquarium
history
keeper of a stable renting horses and carriages
cricket
act as the wicket-keeper in cricket
animals
elephant keeper in South Asia
keeper
someone who keeps something for future use

Examples of keeper in a sentence

  • A lighthouse keeper maintains the light for passing ships.
  • The keeper blocked the penalty with ease.
  • Our team's keeper is the best in the league.
  • That concert was a keeper.
  • Her grandmother's necklace is a keeper.
  • These onions are excellent keepers in a cool pantry.

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  1. French:gardien, gardienne, ...
  2. German:Wärter, Torwart, ...
  3. Italian:custode, portiere, ...
  4. Spanish:guardián, portero, ...
  5. Portuguese:zelador, guarda-redes, ...
  6. Chinese:管理员, 守门员, ...
  7. Japanese:管理人, キーパー, ...
  8. Arabic:حارِس, حارِس مَرْمى, ...
  9. Hebrew:שׁוֹמֵר, שׁוֹעֵר, ...
  10. Russian:смотритель, вратарь, ...
  11. Ukrainian:зберігач, воротар, ...
  12. Hindi:रक्षक, गोलकीपर, ...
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