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Synonyms for keeper

Most common

custodian steward warden guardian

Definitions

  1. n. 1

    One who keeps (retains) something.

    Finders keepers; losers weepers.

Forms

Plural
keepers → custodians, stewards, wardens, guardians…

Example sentences

  • guardian He considers himself a guardian of moral standards.
  • warden The game warden asked Tom for his hunting license.
  • steward "You're very welcome," replied the steward.
  • custodian The school custodian cleans the gym in the evening.

Popularity over time

Word1850 → 2019Trend
keepersteady
guardiansteady
wardensteady
stewardsteady
custodiansteady

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

6 letters
warden2, warder2
7 letters
steward2, curator3
8 letters
guardian3, armature
9 letters
attendant3, custodian4
10 letters
goaltender

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (warden2 = 2 syllables).

In other languages

Français
gardien
Italiano
portiere
Español
guarda
Català
guardià