custodian

noun
UK: /kʌˈstəʊ.di.ən/
US: /kʌˈstoʊ.di.ən/

  1. A person who cleans and takes care of a building.

    1. The custodian cleans the school every evening.
    2. The school custodian ensured the building was safe and secure after hours.

  2. Someone who protects or takes care of something important.

    1. My dad is the custodian of the family's old photos.
    2. The museum appointed a new custodian to oversee the preservation of artifacts.

Synonyms

caretaker guardian keeper

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "custodian" in English means: A person who cleans and takes care of a building., Someone who protects or takes care of something important..

The phonetic transcription of "custodian" is /kʌˈstəʊ.di.ən/ in British English and /kʌˈstoʊ.di.ən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "custodian": caretaker, guardian, keeper.

Example usage of "custodian": "The custodian cleans the school every evening.". More examples on the page.