groundskeeper
/ˈɡraʊndzkiːpə(r)/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈɡraʊndzkiːpər/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈgrau̇n(d)z-ˌkē-pər/ (ame, mw)
groundskeeper — noun
- groundskeepersingular
- groundskeepersplural
1. someone employed to look after the lawns, paths, and outdoor areas of a sports v
someone employed to look after the lawns, paths, and outdoor areas of a sports venue, park, school, or large estate, doing tasks like mowing, watering, and repairing fences.
Omar has worked as the head groundskeeper at the cricket club for twelve years.
common pattern: groundskeeper at + sports venue
Every morning the groundskeeper marks the white lines on the football pitch before training begins.
typical job duty context
Beatrix waved at the groundskeeper who was trimming the hedges along the school driveway.
The old estate keeps two groundskeepers to mow the lawns and look after the rose garden.
After the storm, Nikhil helped the groundskeeper clear broken branches from the park footpaths.
- groundsman
British English; same role, slightly older term
- greenkeeper
specifically the person who maintains a golf course
- caretaker
broader role; may also handle buildings, not just grounds
文法句型
a/the groundskeeper at/of [place]
用法筆記
Subject is usually a sports venue, park, school, or large private estate. Often used with a definite article naming the workplace (the groundskeeper at the stadium).