storekeeper

noun

Definition of storekeepernext
as in shopkeeper

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Recent Examples of storekeeper But his role went far beyond storekeeper, Hassane said. — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026 In 2017, following an overwhelming number of complaints from visitors and storekeepers about vulgar language and intimidation tactics, the city had to once again enforce an ordinance to keep the hawkers in separate areas. — Richard Grant, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Mar. 2025 Retail theft rose, and many storekeepers stopped calling police. — Teri Figueroa, The Mercury News, 19 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for storekeeper
Recent Examples of Synonyms for storekeeper
  1. shopkeeper
  2. merchant
  3. seller
  4. retailer
  5. vendor
  6. trader
  7. businessman
Noun
  • Calls for prayer five times a day can be heard throughout the cities and villages, with shopkeepers often shutting down to allow employees to pray.
    — Kaitlyn Gomez, Charlotte Observer, 17 Aug. 2026
  • This convergence of people drew other economic activity, creating niches for shopkeepers, doctors, and lawyers.
    — Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 9 June 2026
Definition of shopkeeper
Noun
  • After the tugboat overturned, one crew member, an Indonesian, was rescued by the merchant vessel.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The crude market remains dominated by state producers, major energy companies, commodity merchants and large industrial consumers whose activity dwarfs that of individual traders.
    — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of merchant
Noun
  • In return, the seller receives an upfront payment known as a premium.
    — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
  • In 2019, Amazon quietly changed its auction rules to include an undisclosed surcharge that would have to be paid by the online brands and sellers advertising on the platform.
    — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of seller
Noun
  • That’s what led him to his job as CEO of Bloomingdale’s in 2023, after spending years leading retailers abroad, first at Galeries Lafayette in Paris, then at Central Group in Bangkok.
    — Hilary Milnes, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Unlike many of the restaurants and retailers in the area, nothing about the restaurant looks particularly polished – and that’s part of the appeal.
    — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of retailer
Noun
  • More than 20 vendors are expected, along with additional food, games, performances and improved line and safety controls.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Among them were influencers, celebrities, sports agents, vendors, corporate sponsors, athletes, sports and government officials.
    — Merlisa Lawrence Corbett, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of vendor
Noun
  • The Pomors were seafaring Russian hunters and traders who’d travelled to Svalbard from the White Sea between the 16th and 18th centuries to hunt Arctic wildlife.
    — Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The trend kicked off a rush among investors, particularly mom-and-pop traders, to identify potential investments before they were announced, as the correct pick all but guaranteed at least an initial surge and pointed to longer-term upside.
    — Norah Rami, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of trader
Noun
  • Once part of the enormous Maxwell Land Grant, the property passed through a succession of owners before the late Ted Turner (the American businessman and television producer) purchased it in 1996.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Aug. 2026
  • But the Canadian businessman and Shark Tank investor isn’t one to pass up financial savings—no matter how small, writes Fortune’s Preston Fore.
    — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of businessman

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“Storekeeper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/storekeeper. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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