noun
- Plural of greenkeeper; workers responsible for maintaining the grass and grounds of a golf course, especially the putting greens.
Usage: Chiefly British English; North American equivalent is 'groundskeeper' or 'greenskeeper'.; Typically used in plural or as a collective noun.
Examples
- The greenkeepers worked early each morning to prepare the course for the tournament.
- A team of experienced greenkeepers maintains the pristine fairways and greens.
- The club hired additional greenkeepers during the busy summer season.
- Greenkeepers use specialized equipment to mow and care for the golf course.
- The head greenkeeper oversees all grounds maintenance at the country club.