caretaker
noun
care·tak·er
ˈker-ˌtā-kər 
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
Examples of caretaker in a Sentence
We have a caretaker who watches the place for us while we are away.
hired a caretaker for the mansion during the winter months
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Andrea Gonzmart Williams, fifth-generation caretaker of Columbia Restaurant in Tampa, Florida, tells us that 1905 Salad was originally known as the Tony Salad.
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Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 18 Dec. 2025
But his dad worked as a sort of caretaker for the lagoon, first inviting birdwatchers on modest ecotourism boat rides, and ultimately working for conservation groups who helped the boy see how unique his backyard had become.
—Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 15 Dec. 2025
Andrea Gonzmart Williams, fifth-generation caretaker of Columbia Restaurant in Tampa, Florida, tells us that 1905 Salad was originally known as the Tony Salad.
—Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2025
We’re put into the role of head chief, full-time caretaker, and Christmas tree pruner during one of the most chaotic times of the year.
—Ayana Underwood, Outside, 11 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for caretaker
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“Caretaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/caretaker. Accessed 22 Dec. 2025.
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caretaker
noun
care·tak·er
ˈke(ə)r-ˌtā-kər
ˈka(ə)r-
: one that takes care of buildings or land often for an absent owner
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