groundskeeper

[groundz-kee-per]

noun

1. a person who is responsible for the care and maintenance of a particular tract of land, as an estate, a park, or a cemetery.

2. a person in charge of maintaining a football field, baseball diamond, etc.

Other Word Forms

• groundskeeping noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of groundskeeper¹

1930–35; + grounds ( def. ) “lawn and gardens” + keeper

Example Sentences

While groundskeepers in Europe can pamper pitches until they look like Augusta National, all of the U.S. stadiums hosting World Cup matches are designed for American football, which typically features artificial turf.

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Although it sounded like a good idea, most groundskeepers had to be convinced of the accuracy and reliability of the robots.

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The day was saved by advance planning for wildfire mitigation and courageous staff, including security guards and groundskeepers who risked life and limb and remained at the site to fight the deadly blaze.

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It was wet weather, so Super Bowl groundskeeper George Toma used a Zamboni to vacuum the water off the turf.

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Trump, whose most educated talent includes convicted tax fraud accountants and convicted lawyers facing debarment, has not explained why cooks, servers, housekeepers and groundskeepers at his motels need high-tech visa clearances.

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