What is another word for babysitter?

Pronunciation: [bˈe͡ɪbɪsˌɪtə] (IPA)

A babysitter is an individual who takes care of children temporarily, usually during the parents' absence. There are several synonyms for the word "babysitter," depending on the region and context. In British English, "childminder" is commonly used to refer to a person who takes care of children in their own home. "Nanny" is another synonym that mainly refers to a professional caregiver who supports the child's growth and development. "Au pair" is a synonym used for a young person who lives with a family and helps with domestic duties such as childcare. In some regions, "caretaker" or "guardian" are also used to refer to a babysitter.

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What are the hypernyms for Babysitter?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    caretaker, nanny, child minder, Child sitter, child caregiver.

Usage examples for Babysitter

That was clear money above all operating expenses, car expenses, binder repairs, and a babysitter at home for Dennis and Anita.
"The-Life-of-Me-an-autobiography"
Johnson, Clarence Edgar
Her sympathy, her empathy, her understanding and feeling, were as great as Lola's own; her operative ability was as much greater than Lola's as Lola's was greater than that of a bobby-soxed babysitter.
"The Galaxy Primes"
Edward Elmer Smith
Couldn't find a babysitter?
"An Encounter in Atlanta"
Ed Howdershelt

Famous quotes with Babysitter

  • Parents should watch what their children watch and not use TV as a babysitter. If a show is objectionable they should turn it OFF. They should write the president of the network and tell him they are never going to watch that program again and why.
    Bill Bixby
  • TV is the best babysitter.
    John Goodman
  • We did an episode where she goes out to get a job and she gets fired because she's not good. They hire a babysitter to help out and she finds out she hates the fact that the kids have more fun with the sitter than her.
    Patricia Heaton
  • A good film is when the price of the dinner, the theatre admission and the babysitter were worth it.
    Alfred Hitchcock

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