Groundsman: meaning, definitions and examples

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Used widely in the US for a person responsible for the overall maintenance of grounds, including gardens, large estates, and sports fields. This term is versatile and professional.

• The university groundskeeper is responsible for maintaining the lawns and flowerbeds.
• The hotel’s groundskeeper makes sure the garden is always immaculate for guests.

Suitable for describing someone who takes care of large outdoor areas, particularly athletic fields or agricultural lands. This term is more technical and modern.

• The baseball team hired a field maintenance worker to keep the field in top shape.
• Due to the heavy rains, the field maintenance worker focused on improving drainage on the practice field.

Similar to a groundskeeper, but often used more specifically in the context of sports venues, particularly for maintaining sports fields and stadiums.

• The groundsman prepared the cricket pitch before the big match.
• As a groundsman, he knows how to keep the football field in top condition despite heavy use.

A term commonly used in cricket and other sports played on pitches. This person is responsible specifically for the preparation and maintenance of the playing surface.

• The pitch curator has a vital role in ensuring the cricket pitch is perfect for play.
• With the weather forecast predicting rain, the pitch curator worked tirelessly to protect the playing surface.