custodian — a person who has responsibility for or looks after something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who has responsibility for or looks after something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkʌstədiən/
Example Sentences
- The custodian found a love letter hidden in a locker and became the school's unofficial matchmaker.
- As the custodian of the company's coffee machine, Jake wielded more power than the CEO.
- The museum custodian ensures that all artifacts are properly preserved.
custodian
NOUN[/ˈkʌstədiən/]
a person who has responsibility for or looks after something
💡 Concept
The custodian polishes the museum floor before dawn while ancient statues watch silently.
🎵 Rhyme
The custodian stands with the guardian and librarian!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈkʌstədiən/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈkʌstədiən/
🌳Etymology
Rootcustodi
Suffix--an
🎵Rhyme
guardianlibrarianbarbarian
guardian
librarian
barbarian
🔗Collocations
school custodian
legal custodian
building custodian
custodian of records
night custodian
museum custodian
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“The custodian found a love letter hidden in a locker and became the school's unofficial matchmaker.”
😄 Fun example
“As the custodian of the company's coffee machine, Jake wielded more power than the CEO.”
“The museum custodian ensures that all artifacts are properly preserved.”
“She was appointed as the custodian of her nephew after the accident.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
caretakerguardiankeeperjanitorsuperintendent
Antonyms
neglectorabandoner
Related
custodycustodialmaintenancesupervisionsteward
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