keeper
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/ˈkiːpər/
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/ˈkiːpə(r)/
a person who takes care of a building or valuable things
The museum keeper makes sure all the exhibits are safe and clean.
a person who takes care of animals, especially in a zoo
The zoo keeper feeds the lions every morning.
a player who stops the ball from going into the goal in sports like soccer
The team's keeper made an amazing save during the game.
a player in cricket who stands behind the wicket to catch the ball
The cricket keeper caught the ball quickly.
something or someone worth keeping
This old watch is a real keeper because it still works perfectly.