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greenkeeper

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

An employee responsible for the maintenance of a golf course.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: golf, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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History

Etymology

From green + keeper.

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Dutch: greenkeeper — employee responsible for the maintenance of a golf course
  • Finnish: golfkentänhoitaja — employee responsible for the maintenance of a golf course
  • Irish: feighlí cúrsa — employee responsible for the maintenance of a golf course
  • Polish: osoba zajmująca się pielęgnacją pola golfowego — employee responsible for the maintenance of a golf course