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Storekeeper

Pronunciation varies by accent · noun

Meaning

One who runs a shop, either the owner or manager..

Definitions by Sense

  1. One who runs a shop, either the owner or manager.
  2. One who is in charge of stores or goods of any kind.
  3. (US, colloquial, dated) Any unsaleable item.

Example Sentences

When this conversation was repeated in detail within the hearing of the young woman in question, and undoubtedly for his benefit, Mr. Trevor threw shame to the winds and scandalized the Misses Brewster then and there by proclaiming his father to have been a country storekeeper.
a naval storekeeper

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does storekeeper mean?

Storekeeper means One who runs a shop, either the owner or manager..

What is a synonym for storekeeper?

Common synonyms include shopkeeper, tradesman, market keeper.

What is the opposite of storekeeper?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use storekeeper in a sentence?

When this conversation was repeated in detail within the hearing of the young woman in question, and undoubtedly for his benefit, Mr. Trevor threw shame to the winds and scandalized the Misses Brewster then and there by proclaiming his father to have been a country storekeeper.

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