babysitter

noun

Definition of babysitternext
as in nurse
a person employed to care for a young child or children a babysitter who is a great favorite with the kids because he's always thinking of fun things to do

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  1. nurse
  2. nanny
  3. sitter
Noun
  • Even newish presenter Alison Hammond, who has found her footing as the sunny circle to veteran Noel Fielding’s offbeat line, turned personal a moment, delivering a pep talk about positive thinking to keep pediatric nurse Georgie Grasso from quitting the semifinal.
    Matt Brennan, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Health care workers face on-the-job attacks, violence Beyond anger directed at insurance companies, Thompson's death is the latest in a number of violent attacks and threats against health care workers, including doctors and nurses, and industry executives.
    Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of nurse
Noun
  • Perfect as a nanny cam, pet monitor, or for home security, this discreet device can be controlled through an app on your phone.
    Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Each of the five bedroom pavilions is like its own mini apartment, with one of them set up to host up to four kids plus a nanny.
    Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of nanny
Noun
  • Designed with the warmth of a human embrace in mind, the Bracci’s curved and cushioned back invites its sitter to lean in and stay for awhile.
    Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 1 Dec. 2024
  • Few Sargent sitters seem completely at home there, though not so distressed as to up and leave.
    Jackson Arn, The New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of sitter
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