Definition of Babysitter

1. Noun. A person engaged to care for children when the parents are not home.

Exact synonyms: Baby-sitter, Sitter
Generic synonyms: Keeper
Derivative terms: Baby-sit, Baby-sit, Sit

Definition of Babysitter

1. Noun. A person who cares for one or more babies or children for a short period of time in place of their legal guardians. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Babysitter

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babymoons
babyness
babyproof
babyproofed
babyproofer
babyproofers
babyproofing
babyproofs
babysat
babyship
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babysits
babysitted
babysitter (current term)
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bacalao
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bacaw

Literary usage of Babysitter

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. "The Words Came Down!": English Language Learners Read, Write, And Talk ...by Emelie Lowrey Parker, Tess Haysham Pardini by Emelie Lowrey Parker, Tess Haysham Pardini (2006)
"108 In the book Emily's babysitter by Michelle Dufresne, Emily is left with a babysitter, who tries to play with her, but Emily refuses to join in. ..."

2. The Russians Are Coming!: 14 Months in the Life of the Town by Lily Alex (2003)
"Is it so difficult to find a babysitter? What about Ashley?" "She can't today; ... 'She's sitting all day long at home, and can't even find a babysitter. ..."

3. Pocket Guide to Babysitting by DIANE Publishing Company (1995)
"The babysitter's service kit Experienced sitters have learned that it helps to come to the job with supplies of their own. Just as doctors, nurses, ..."

4. Fire Safety Education Resource Directory edited by Barry Leonard (1998)
"193 babysitter Checklist 193 babysitter Checklist 194 Babysitting Checklist 194 A babysitter's and Caregiver's Guide to Burn Prevention and First Aid 195 ..."

5. Strategies That Work: Teaching Comprehension for Understanding and Engagement by Stephanie Harvey, Anne Goudvis (2007)
"The dad looks mad, has a word with the babysitter, and she leaves. ... Most of them can infer that the babysitter should have been watching the little boy ..."

6. Employers and Child Care: Benefiting Work and Family (1994)
"Parents can be relieved of stress and concern over children if they know that a child or babysitter can reach the parent by telephone if the need arises. ..."

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