Storekeeper
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Storekeeper is a noun meaning One who runs a shop, either the owner or manager.
Meaning
One who runs a shop, either the owner or manager.
More Meanings
- One who is in charge of stores or goods of any kind.
- (US, colloquial, dated) Any unsaleable item.
Example Sentences
a naval storekeeper
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.
Word Forms
- storekeepers
Synonyms for storekeeper
Depending on context, synonyms include shopkeeper, tradesman.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include shopkeeper, tradesman, merchant, storage, dealer, trader.
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