Keeper: meaning, definitions and examples

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keeper

 

[ ˈkiːpər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

job title

A person who manages or looks after something or someone, especially a collection or a team.

Synonyms

caretaker, curator, custodian, guardian

Examples of usage

  • She is the keeper of the family traditions.
  • He is the keeper of the museum's artifacts.
  • The goalkeeper is the last line of defense in soccer.
Context #2 | Noun

sports

A player responsible for preventing the opposing team from scoring in games such as soccer or hockey.

Synonyms

goalkeeper, netminder

Examples of usage

  • The goalie made a great save.
  • The keeper blocked the shot with skill.

Translations

Translations of the word "keeper" in other languages:

🇵🇹 guardião

🇮🇳 रक्षक

🇩🇪 Wächter

🇮🇩 penjaga

🇺🇦 охоронець

🇵🇱 strażnik

🇯🇵 管理人 (かんりにん)

🇫🇷 gardien

🇪🇸 guardián

🇹🇷 bekçi

🇰🇷 보관자

🇸🇦 حارس

🇨🇿 strážce

🇸🇰 strážca

🇨🇳 守护者 (shǒuhùzhě)

🇸🇮 varuh

🇮🇸 verndari

🇰🇿 қорғаушы

🇬🇪 მცველი

🇦🇿 qoruyucu

🇲🇽 guardián

Word origin

The word 'keeper' originated from the Old English word 'cēapere', which meant 'one who keeps, guards, or looks after'. Over time, the term evolved to encompass various meanings, including someone who manages or protects something. In sports, the term 'keeper' specifically refers to a player tasked with preventing the opposing team from scoring. The word has been in use for centuries and continues to be relevant in modern contexts.

See also: keep, keeping, keepsake, keepsakes, upkeep.