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zookeeper

[zoo-kee-per] / ˈzuˌki pər /
NOUN
manager
Synonyms
STRONGEST
administrator boss controller director executive officer official organizer producer superintendent supervisor
STRONG
comptroller conductor exec governor handler head overseer proprietor
WEAK
head person straw boss
Antonyms
STRONGEST
employee worker
NOUN
superintendent
Synonyms
STRONGEST
administrator chief controller curator custodian director inspector manager supervisor
STRONG
boss caretaker conductor foreperson governor head overseer sitter super
WEAK
head person straw boss
Antonyms
STRONGEST
employee worker

Example Sentences

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“She’s become a bit of a national treasure,” one zookeeper said.

From Salon • Jul. 13, 2025

The souls lost on board include Pi’s zookeeper father’s fantastical collection of animals.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2025

"I started dating a zookeeper, but it turned out he was a cheetah."

From BBC • Aug. 19, 2024

The zookeeper, a veterinary technologist, had been "taking care of the lions since they were born on campus about nine years ago".

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2024

Here, our bon voyage had a definite CO flavor: “You’re the zookeeper now,” said Officer Luther.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover