babysitter

Definition of babysitternext
as in nanny
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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Recent Examples of babysitter According to the preliminary investigation, the toddler, along with her sibling, was at a babysitter's home when the incident occurred. Steven Yablonski, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026 According to the preliminary investigation, the toddler, along with her sibling, was at a babysitter’s home when the incident occurred. Steven Yablonski, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2026 The incident occurred in Boynton Beach last month while the toddler and her sibling were at a babysitter's house, according to police. Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026 Before-school babysitters can ease the morning rush by helping kids get ready, making busy mornings feel more manageable for the whole family. Melissa Willets, Parents, 4 Aug. 2026 Investigators said the 3-year-old and her sibling were at a babysitter's home when the incident happened. Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2026 The girl and her sibling had been at the home of their babysitter, who left at some point that morning, according to a news release issued July 24. Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2026 The good news is that meaningful time together does not require a reservation or a babysitter. Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026 Some end up working as part-time dog walkers, babysitters, house cleaners, or reservationists, all in pursuit of a happy client and a closed deal. Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 29 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for babysitter
Noun
  • Elaine Rossi, a part-time nanny for the Clancy family, said Lindsay Clancy told her about having postpartum issues.
    Andi Babineau, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
  • On Wednesday, the jury heard from a nanny who started working for the Clancy family in September 2022.
    Kristina Rex, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Mitchell Berman, an emergency room nurse, is widely considered the front-runner in a three-way Democratic primary in the 1st District.
    Gaby Vinick, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Alden doesn’t call in about Catherine’s picture, but Yuti, his day nurse, sees the picture as well and informs the FBI of the address.
    Erin Qualey, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026

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“Babysitter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/babysitter. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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