Custodial

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /kʌˈstoʊdiəl/

Definitions of custodial

noun a person who has custody or guardianship

Example Sentences

A1 The custodial is responsible for cleaning the school.

A2 The custodial staff work hard to keep the building clean and safe.

B1 The custodial team takes care of maintenance and repairs in the office.

B2 The custodial department is in charge of security and facility management.

C1 The custodial supervisor oversees the entire custodial staff and operations.

C2 The custodial services company provides comprehensive cleaning and maintenance solutions.

adjective relating to or appropriate for custody or safekeeping

Example Sentences

A1 The custodial staff cleans the school every night.

A2 The custodial duties include locking up the building at the end of the day.

B1 The custodial team is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the office.

B2 The custodial workers are trained in handling hazardous materials.

C1 The custodial supervisor oversees a team of janitors in multiple buildings.

C2 The custodial department implemented new safety protocols for handling cleaning chemicals.

Examples of custodial in a Sentence

formal The custodial staff is responsible for maintaining cleanliness in the office building.

informal The custodial team takes care of all the cleaning around here.

slang I heard the custodial crew is throwing a party after work.

figurative The custodial duty of keeping the peace fell on the shoulders of the mediator.

Grammatical Forms of custodial

past tense

custodialed

plural

custodials

comparative

more custodial

superlative

most custodial

present tense

custodial

future tense

will be custodial

perfect tense

have been custodial

continuous tense

is being custodial

singular

custodial

positive degree

custodial

infinitive

to custodial

gerund

custodialing

participle

custodialing

Origin and Evolution of custodial

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'custodial' originated from the Latin word 'custodia', meaning 'guardianship' or 'care'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'custodial' has evolved to refer to the act of guarding, protecting, or overseeing something or someone, especially in a legal or institutional context.