Storekeeper

Pronunciation: /stɔːrk.iːpər/

Definitions of storekeeper

noun A person who owns or manages a store or shop

Example Sentences

A1 The storekeeper is responsible for managing inventory at the store.

A2 The storekeeper greeted customers as they entered the shop.

B1 The storekeeper ordered new stock to replenish the shelves.

B2 The storekeeper implemented a new system for tracking sales and inventory.

C1 The storekeeper's attention to detail ensured that the store ran smoothly.

C2 The storekeeper's expertise in retail management led to increased profits for the store.

Examples of storekeeper in a Sentence

formal The storekeeper meticulously organized the inventory to ensure efficient operations.

informal The storekeeper always has the best gossip about the neighborhood.

slang The storekeeper is always hooking us up with discounts.

figurative The storekeeper's memory was like a steel trap, never forgetting a customer's preferences.

Grammatical Forms of storekeeper

• past tense: stored
• plural: storekeepers
• comparative: more storekeeper
• superlative: most storekeeper
• present tense: storekeep
• future tense: will storekeep
• perfect tense: have storekept
• continuous tense: is storekeeping
• singular: storekeeper
• positive degree: storekeeper
• infinitive: to storekeep
• gerund: storekeeping
• participle: storekeeping

Origin and Evolution of storekeeper

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'storekeeper' originated from the combination of 'store' meaning a place where goods are kept and 'keeper' meaning one who looks after or manages something.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'storekeeper' has evolved to refer to a person who manages or is in charge of a store or shop, responsible for inventory, sales, and customer service.