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 Words From

• groundskeeping noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of groundskeeper¹

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

Example Sentences

I’ve had too many altercations with minatory groundskeepers who, in fairness, were not thrilled about the fact that I’d interpreted the “No Trespassing” sign as more of a recommendation.

From Outside Online

Our groundskeeper is from the Midwest, so this will be all new to him.

From Washington Post

She told the groundskeeper at their home in Sedona, Arizona, to shoot down the drones if he saw one.

From Time

Growing up on the school campus, he’d spend his days hanging out both with groundskeepers and Ivy League–educated teachers from the English department.

From Ozy