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Definition of sitter
: one that sits: such asa : a person who sits for a portrait or a bustb : a person who babysits
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Examples of sitter in a Sentence
They hired a sitter so they could go out.
we'll be going to the movie if we can get a sitter for the kids
Recent Examples of sitter from the Web
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For years, the American Red Cross has trained legions of young baby sitters in the basics of child care and the entrepreneurial skills needed to build a small business.
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The hotel also offers complimentary Tesla rides for guests (or a valet for your bike), and pet-friendly rooms — so spend your dog-sitter fund on more pampering.
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Mitch McConnell can now offer the $202 billion difference as concessions to Republican fence-sitters, most likely in the form of programs to combat opioid addiction.
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ModoYoga.com Can't get to Pilates because the baby-sitter bailed?
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Everything is designed to look legitimate to entice pet sitters into accepting the job.
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A handful of more senior line sitters help handle the flow of emails and phone calls from customers.
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Of course, babysitting services and sitters affiliated with hotels are always great options:
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This is about more than a date night or having a baby-sitter more often.
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First Known Use of sitter
14th century
Sitter
playDefinition of Sitter
Willem de 1872–1934 Dutch astronomer
SITTER Defined for English Language Learners
sitter
playDefinition of sitter for English Language Learners
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: a person who takes care of a child while the child's parents are away
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: a person who poses for a portrait or photograph
SITTER Defined for Kids
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