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
  • That expertise would eventually propel Panerai from small Florentine shopkeeper to supplier of professional tool watches and instruments to the Italian Navy and, decades later, to a commercial brand in its own right.
    — Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2026
  • In Bandar Abbas, the effects are spreading through nearly every layer of the economy, from ships and dock workers to customs-clearing companies and shopkeepers.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of shopkeeper
Noun
  • Less enforcement means more risk for growers, local merchants and agricultural hedgers in the marketplace.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026
  • This is rice with mango — a local merchant said to describe the situation, using a common Spanish expression to describe a mess.
    — Nathan Jaccard, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of merchant
Noun
  • Resale website Depop has a minimum age requirement of 13 for sellers on its platform and those sellers under 18 may need a parent's permission and assistance with payments.
    — Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Payoneer said for Etsy sellers operating in volatile markets, the partnership is essential.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of seller
Noun
  • All the best deals from all retailers will be on our Prime Day hub, with money off cameras, telescopes and binoculars.
    — Harry Bennett, Space.com, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Embassies, banks, and big-name retailers share the neighborhood with this member of The Leading Hotels of the World, whose guest list includes big celebrities and diplomats.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of retailer
Noun
  • Pink Aid uses fashion shows in its stores with support from key vendors including Brunello Cucinelli, Michael Kors, Vince, Kiton, Lela Rose and Donna Karan.
    — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Unless authorities can sustain enforcement—and impose consequences sufficient to deter vendors—the market simply reconstitutes itself.
    — Daniel Edward Rosen, Washington Post, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of vendor
Noun
  • The yield on 30-year Treasurys briefly hit its highest level since 2002, with traders pricing in a 90% likelihood of a Federal Reserve rate hike by year-end driven by concerns over inflation.
    — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Specifically, that trader sold 5,000 of the 39-strike puts expiring in mid-January for $695,000, and an equal amount of the 42-strike calls expiring the same day for $400,000.
    — Oliver Renick, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of trader
Noun
  • The identity of the consignor of Princess Diana’s dress has not been revealed, but it’s understood to be a Scottish businessman.
    — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 5 Oct. 2026
  • More recently, Frasers Group acquired the loss-making Harvey Nichols out of administration in August, gaining control of the 193-year-old luxury department store chain from Hong Kong businessman Dickson Poon.
    — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of businessman

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“Storekeeper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/storekeeper. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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