noun
- plural of groundsman; people employed to maintain sports fields, parks, or other outdoor areas
Usage: British English
Examples
- The groundsmen worked early in the morning to prepare the cricket pitch.
- Several groundsmen were hired to maintain the university’s athletic fields.
- The groundsmen used special equipment to keep the grass in perfect condition.
- During winter, the groundsmen focused on repairing damaged areas of the field.
- The head groundsman supervised a team of five groundsmen.
- Local groundsmen take pride in maintaining the town’s public parks.