1
as in custodian
a person or group that watches over someone or something
how should I know where she is? I'm not her keeper
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of keeper
The hosts needed only three plays to cover 28 yards with Ragle covering the last 17 on an option keeper.
—
Dallas News, 11 Nov. 2022
In its best form, then, a nation’s archive is much more than a keeper of its records and memories.
—Hallel Yadin, Longreads, 24 Mar. 2022
The Lynchburg-Clay defense lived up to its stats, doing well to often clear the ball while its keeper made several challenging saves.
—James Weber, The Enquirer, 9 Nov. 2022
During the loss to Lincoln, the Generals gave up an own goal and Tjuanakis said the second goal should have been saved by their freshman keeper.
—oregonlive, 1 Nov. 2022
See all Example Sentences for keeper 
Dallas News, 11 Nov. 2022
In its best form, then, a nation’s archive is much more than a keeper of its records and memories.
—Hallel Yadin, Longreads, 24 Mar. 2022
The Lynchburg-Clay defense lived up to its stats, doing well to often clear the ball while its keeper made several challenging saves.
—James Weber, The Enquirer, 9 Nov. 2022
During the loss to Lincoln, the Generals gave up an own goal and Tjuanakis said the second goal should have been saved by their freshman keeper.
—oregonlive, 1 Nov. 2022
See all Example Sentences for keeper
Recent Examples of Synonyms for keeper
Noun
-
His subsequent television credits include the role of custodian and ex-sumo wrestler Yoshi Nakamura in the Disney series Kickin’ It.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
10 Feb. 2025
-
Jo was a member of First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Hector and loved being an organist, pianist and custodian.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
Where you were accused of trying to kill the warden, at Lucasville?—
Bob Guccione Jr.,
SPIN,
11 Feb. 2025
-
But, to his surprise, the warden escorted him directly to the command center, just outside the row.—
Lawrence Wright,
The New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
The proposed guardian must submit a Title 14 guardianship application to the Maricopa County Juvenile Court.—
Jessica Boehm,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
-
The students are children who have been sent away by their parents or guardians to study at Quranic boarding schools in what’s known as the almajiri system.—
Ogar Monday,
The Christian Science Monitor,
4 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
Where to watch:Netflix 'The Toxic Avenger' (2025) The 1984 cult movie gets a revamp courtesy of this gory superhero comedy, with Peter Dinklage as a janitor transformed into a mutant vigilante doling out social justice.—
Brian Truitt,
USA TODAY,
27 Jan. 2025
-
Richards’s first job after graduating from Brown in 1980 was as a labor organizer, running union campaigns for garment workers, nursing-home workers, and janitors, positions that took her from New Orleans to Houston and Los Angeles.—
Jonathan Van Meter,
Vogue,
20 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
Before Luka Doncic was traded to the Lakers last weekend, the Mavericks never called the Heat to inform them that the All-NBA guard was available or give Miami a chance to make an offer for him, according to a source.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
9 Feb. 2025
-
All-Pro left guard Joe Thuney and All-Pro center Creed Humphrey anchor the offensive line along with right guard Trey Smith.—
Rob Maaddi,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
Since starting her community and platform 'Mother Untitled' in 2017, Neha Ruch has been on a mission to reframe our societal narrative around stay-at-home motherhood, leaning out, and how caretakers can navigate career shifts on their own terms.—
Sugey Palomares,
Parents,
11 Feb. 2025
-
Amir, who asked to use a pseudonym to protect his family, said caretakers told him the boy was often crying and wetting his pants.—
Teele Rebane,
CNN,
1 Feb. 2025
Thesaurus Entries Near keeper
Cite this Entry
“Keeper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keeper. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share