keeper

Definition

  • noun: a person whose job is to guard or take care of something or someone
  • noun: one that 'keeps'
  • synonyms: guardian, custodian, preserver

Examples

  • “…am I my brother's 'keeper'?” <aq>Genesis 4:9 (KJV)</aq>

  • Hold on to that boyfriend of yours—he's a 'keeper'!

  • The quarterback gained five yards on a 'keeper'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) I made a mistake, a horrible mistake. I underestimated a stranger. The other things he did, ladies aren't supposed to talk about those things, but I imagine brothel keepers talk about them all the time. I can still feel it. I don't mean in my tender heart it still pains me so. (..)
    2016 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: The Door Season: 6 Episode 5