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Definition of bookkeeper

bookkeeper

/ˈbʊkˌkiː.pɚ/
book · keep · er
Plural:bookkeepers
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bookkeeper Lexical Profile

bookkeeper Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A person whose job is to keep systematic records of the financial affairs and daily transactions of a business or organization.

Example

"The small bakery hired a part-time bookkeeper to manage its invoices, payroll, and monthly ledgers."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

While often confused with an accountant, a bookkeeper primarily records and maintains daily financial transactions, whereas an accountant analyzes, interprets, and reports on those financial records.

• Nearby Words

booking
bookish
bookishness
bookkeeper
bookkeeping
booklet
booklight

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the mid-16th century, formed as a compound of 'book' (referring to financial ledgers) and 'keeper'. It is notable in English orthography for having three consecutive pairs of double letters (oo-kk-ee).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bookkeeper. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bookkeeper
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