Meaning ofkeeperin English

Noun

1. a person guarding or caring for something
2. one who retains or holds something; a preserver
3. a valuable person or thing (worth keeping)
   She is a keeper because of her exceptional skills.
4. a guardian of a goal; prevents scoring
   The goalkeeper made an incredible save to prevent the opposing team from scoring.
5. a sports player defending a goal
   The goalkeeper expertly blocked the shot on goal.
6. a long-lasting fruit or vegetable
   This variety of apple is a good keeper and will stay fresh for months.
7. a long-lasting fruit or vegetable
   The farmer grew a keeper tomato that would remain fresh until winter.
8. one who remains in place or position
   The museum hired a keeper to watch over the valuable artifacts at night.