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Definition of shopkeeper

shopkeeper

/ˈʃɑːpˌkiːpɚ/
shop · keep · er
Plural:shopkeepers
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• noun

1

A person who owns or manages a small retail store or shop.

Example

"The local shopkeeper greeted every customer by name as they browsed the shelves of fresh produce."

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• Nearby Words

shopfront
shopgirl
shopkeep
shopkeeper
shopkeeping
shoplift
shoplifter

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 16th century as an English compound combining 'shop' (from Old English 'sceoppa', meaning a booth or shed) and 'keeper' (from Old English 'cepan', meaning to hold, tend, or maintain).

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