online vocabulary.com

Storekeeper - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A storekeeper is a person responsible for managing and maintaining inventory in a shop or warehouse, ensuring goods are stocked, organized, and ready for sale or distribution.

storekeeper

/ˈstɔrˌkipər/ /ˈstɔːˌkiːpə/

Definition:

A person responsible for managing and maintaining supplies in a store or warehouse.

Synonyms:

shopkeeper, stock clerk, warehouse manager, inventory supervisor

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

customer, thief, supplier

Common Collocations:

storekeeper duties, storekeeper responsibilities, storekeeper inventory

Derivatives:

storekeeping, storekeepers

Usage Tips:

Use "storekeeper" to refer to someone managing goods in a shop or warehouse; avoid for informal sellers like street vendors.

Common Phrases:

trusty storekeeper, head storekeeper, old-time storekeeper

Etymology:

Derived from "store" (supply) + "keeper" (one who manages), first recorded in the early 18th century.

Examples:

  • 1. The storekeeper organized the shelves neatly every morning.
  • 2. She asked the storekeeper for help finding the right tool.
  • 3. The storekeeper checked the inventory before placing new orders.
  • 4. Our local storekeeper knows all the customers by name.

MORE VOCABULARY LISTS