zookeeper

noun

zoo·​keep·​er ˈzü-ˌkē-pər How to pronounce zookeeper (audio)
: one who maintains or cares for animals in a zoo

Examples of zookeeper in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The zookeeper agreed to help and communicated with Dong Dong from the walkway above the chimpanzee's enclosure. Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 22 May 2024 They’re named Birkenstock and Teva, following the shoe name tradition of their parents Dillo and Chaco, zookeepers said. Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 20 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for zookeeper 

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Word History

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of zookeeper was in 1886

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“Zookeeper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zookeeper. Accessed 29 May. 2024.

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zookeeper

noun
zoo·​keep·​er -ˌkē-pər How to pronounce zookeeper (audio)
: a person who keeps or cares for animals in a zoo
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