Shopkeeper
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈʃɒpkiːpɚ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Shopkeeper is a noun meaning A trader who sells goods in a shop, or by retail, in distinction from one who sells by wholesale, or sells door to door.
Meaning
A trader who sells goods in a shop, or by retail, in distinction from one who sells by wholesale, or sells door to door.
Example Sentences
The retail trade of the borough also suffered, for the shopkeepers found it difficult to attract the occupiers of the luxurious villas fast rising on Surbiton Hill, and the shops erected near the station [in Surbiton] made the competition still more keen.
Word Forms
- shopkeepers
- shop keeper
- shop-keeper
Synonyms for shopkeeper
Depending on context, synonyms include storekeeper, tradesman.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include storekeeper, tradesman, salesperson, retailer, seller, merchant.
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