Janitor Meaning
/ˈd͡ʒænɪtə/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounSomeone who looks after the maintenance and cleaning of a public building.
nounSomeone who looks after the maintenance and cleaning of a public building., A caretaker or custodian; someone who maintains a school building specifically and may serve other administrative roles (the term caretaker is also used in Hong Kong, particularly in ESF and independent British schools).
Sentence Examples
Tom accepted the job as janitor at the local high school.
Tom is a school janitor.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The school ____ cleans the floors and empties the trash every night.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ at the school works very hard to keep the classrooms and the hallways clean for the students.
Word Origin & History
From Latin ianitor (“doorkeeper”).
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The school ____ cleans the floors and empties the trash every night.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ at the school works very hard to keep the classrooms and the hallways clean for the students.