Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

bridgekeeper

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: bridge-keep-er
IPA

22

Scrabble Score

12

Letters

3

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

One who guards (or keeps) a bridge.

Example Sentences

"She wasn't aware that she was gawking with her mouth open until the bridgekeeper extended a hand, palm up, and waited in silence."

Etymology

From bridge + keeper.

Inflected Forms

bridgekeepers (plural)

Questions

What does bridgekeeper mean?: One who guards (or keeps) a bridge.
Where does bridgekeeper come from?: From bridge + keeper.

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