Main Entry: care·tak·er

Pronunciation: \ˈker-ˌtā-kər\

Function: noun

Date: 1801

1 : one that gives physical or emotional care and support <served as caretaker to the younger children>
2 : one that takes care of the house or land of an owner who may be absent
3 : one temporarily fulfilling the function of office <a caretaker government>

— care·take \-ˌtāk\ verb

— care·tak·ing noun