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Synonyms

baby-sitter

British  

noun

  1. a person who takes care of a child or children while the parents are out

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"We all have weekly shifts assigned and there is no limit to the number of hours we can work," says Pizza, who boosts her income helping out as a baby-sitter, cleaner and waiter.

From Reuters • Jan. 31, 2023

One of her friends, a receptionist at a physical therapy center, lost her job and is now seeking work as a baby-sitter.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2020

Find a baby-sitter your 4-year-old enjoys, or a good family you trust to swap child care with — each of you takes in the other’s child for a few hours on a regular basis.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 6, 2019

“Education is the best way to help that, otherwise you’re just a glorified baby-sitter out here.”

From Washington Times • Jul. 23, 2016

If I couldn’t make anything he would give me some of his so the baby-sitter would let us get up and play.

From "Slam!" by Walter Dean Myers