Definition

A person who owns or runs a store where goods are sold.

Example

The shopkeeper greeted every customer with a smile.

Conversation

Did you see that new shopkeeper at the corner store?

Yeah, I did! He seems really friendly.

I hope he has some good deals; the last one was kind of rude.

I agree! A nice shopkeeper makes shopping so much better.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Shopkeeper → It is formed from "shop" (from Old English *sceoppa*, meaning a place where goods are sold) and "keeper" (from Old English *cepan*, meaning to guard or take care of). The word "shopkeeper" refers to a person who takes care of or manages a place where goods are sold.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'place where goods are sold' ('shop') and someone who 'takes care of' that place ('keeper'). A shopkeeper is someone who manages a shop.

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