storekeeper

/ˌstɔərˈkipər/
/ˈstɔkipə/
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Other forms: storekeepers

Definitions of storekeeper
  1. noun
    a merchant who owns or manages a shop
    synonyms: market keeper, shopkeeper, tradesman
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    cleaner, dry cleaner
    a person who works at a shop that specializes in washing fabric without water
    florist
    someone who grows and deals in flowers
    hosier
    a tradesman who sells hosiery and (in England) knitwear
    newsagent, newsdealer, newsstand operator, newsvendor
    someone who sells newspapers
    tobacconist
    a retail dealer in tobacco and tobacco-related articles
    type of:
    merchandiser, merchant
    a businessperson engaged in retail trade
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