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Definition of greenskeeper

greenskeeper

/ˈɡriːnzˌkiːpər/
(UK: greenkeeper)
greens · keep · er
Plural:greenskeepers
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greenskeeper Lexical Profile

greenskeeper Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

North American A person employed to maintain and care for the turf,putting greens, fairways, and landscaping of a golf course or lawn bowling club.

Example

"The head greenskeeper arrived before dawn to mow the putting surfaces and adjust the irrigation system prior to the tournament."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

In American English, the compound includes a medial 's' ('greenskeeper'), whereas British and Commonwealth English typically use the singular form ('greenkeeper').

• Nearby Words

greens
greensboro
greenshank
greenskeeper
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greenwash
greenwashing

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