custodian

[kuh-stoh-dee-uhn] / kʌˈstoʊ di ən /

NOUN

caretaker, maintenance person

Synonyms

STRONGEST

curator keeper overseer protector steward superintendent supervisor warden watchdog

STRONG

Cerberus bodyguard cleaner concierge escort guardian manager sitter super

WEAK

baby sitter claviger cleaning person housesitter maintenance person swamper watchperson

Example Sentences

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A third-party custodian holds the underlying common stock.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

When Turner acquired MGM’s library, along with Warner Bros.’ pre-1948 titles, he also became a custodian of American cinematic history, whether he intended to or not.

From Salon • May 8, 2026

“That is his worry,” said Haley May, 28, another custodian of the singer’s fanpage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

There, Kani’s friend Fats Bookholane introduced him to a company member he’d mistaken for a custodian.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

They also gave custodian Jakob Schmied a standing ovation.

From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti

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