Pronunciation

/shopˈkiːpər/

Definitions

Noun

A shopkeeper is a person who owns and manages a retail store or shop, typically dealing with goods for sale to customers.

Verb

To act as a shopkeeper can mean to run or operate a store, manage its inventory, and interact with customers.

Phrases

• “Run a shop” or “manage the store”
• “Be the face of the shop”
• “Serve as a shopkeeper”

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The friendly shopkeeper greeted me with a warm smile.”
• Verb: “My grandfather used to be a skilled shopkeeper in the local market.”
• Phrases: “She took over her father’s shop when he retired.”

Synonyms

• Proprietor
• Owner
• Merchant
• Retailer
• Storekeeper

Antonyms

• Customer (the opposite role)
• Consumer (someone who buys goods, not someone who sells them)