keepernoun [ C ]
uk/ˈkiː.pər/us/ˈkiː.pɚ/keeper noun [ C ] (CARER)
B1 a person who takes care of animals or is in charge of valuable objects, a building, etc.:
a zoo keeper
bees and their keepers
the keeper of a lighthouse
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Protection and protectors
- aegis
- auspices
- bailiff
- bandobast
- beefeater
- buffer
- conservation
- guard
- guardian
- homeland security
- janitor
- minder
- night watchman
- preservation
- ranger
- self-protection
- sentinel
- shield
- warden
- watchman
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keeper noun [ C ] (GOOD PERSON/THING)
informal someone with good qualities, who you can have a long relationship with:
If he introduces you to all his friends, he's a keeper.
informal something good that is likely to be successful or useful for a long time:
These new shows are keepers.
keeper noun [ C ] (SPORT)
B1 informal a goalkeeper
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Competitors & participants in sports & games
- back four
- benchwarmer
- boot boy
- center forward
- center half
- eleven
- fielder
- finisher
- gymnast
- outfield player
- outside forward
- phoenix club
- playmaker
- poacher
- runner
- scratch
- sprint
- squad
- underdog
- winger
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