caretaker

care·tak·er

noun \ˈker-ˌtā-kər\

Definition of CARETAKER

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

Examples of CARETAKER

1. We have a caretaker who watches the place for us while we are away.
2. <hired a caretaker for the mansion during the winter months>

First Known Use of CARETAKER

1801

Related to CARETAKER

Synonyms: custodian, guardian, janitor, keeper, warden, watchman

Related Words: cocurator, curator; sexton, steward

Near Antonyms: charge, client, dependent, ward

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