Word Noun
shopkeeper
n.
B1 Intermediate US /ˈʃɑpˌkipɝ/ UK /ʃˈɒpkiːpɐ/ shop·keep·er UK spelling shopkeeper's, shopkeeper's
Definition
n.a person who owns or works in a small shop. You usually see them in places like a local grocery store or a hardware shop.
n.a person who owns or manages a small retail establishment. Often used in British English to distinguish from a larger store owner.
Examples
“The shopkeeper greeted me with a friendly smile.”
“The local shopkeeper knows every customer by name and always keeps a small stock of local produce.”
“While large corporations can afford to replace staff, a small shopkeeper must often rely on personal relationships to maintain a loyal customer base.”
Etymology
From shop + keeper.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level B1 · Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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