Babysitter

usgb/ˈbeɪbisɪtər/
noun

A person who takes care of babies or children while the parents are not at home.

I need to find a babysitter for my kids while I'm at work.
Visual representation of "babysitter" - A person who takes care of babies or children while the parents are not at home.

Often appears as...

  • hire a babysitter
  • pay for a babysitter
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Age Specific

Usually means taking care of young children or babies, not older kids or teenagers.

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She worked as a babysitter, caring for toddlers.
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Temporary Care

Indicates short-term childcare, not permanent or full-time care.

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Can you be the babysitter for tonight only?
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Not a Relative

Typically not a family member, but someone hired for the job.

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We'll hire a babysitter while we are away.
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