sitter

noun

sit·​ter ˈsi-tər How to pronounce sitter (audio)
1
: one that sits: such as
a
: a person who sits for a portrait or a bust
Usually commissioned by the sitters themselves, some images straddle the line between individual portrait and genre scene …Naomi Rosenblum
b
: a person who takes care of someone or something in the place of a parent, owner, etc.
pet sitters
The next time you hire a sitter [=babysitter], remind your daughter what happened the last time and let her know that you are only a phone call away.John Rosemond
see also house sitter
2
a
: an easy target
a sitter for enemy submarines
b
sports : an easy scoring or fielding chance
… missed an absolute sitter in the 44th minute to keep the game scoreless.Jamie Goldberg

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 on the Web As part of the vetting, sitters undergo background checks and CPR training. Torey Van Oot, Axios, 15 Sep. 2024 Both depictions have garnered criticism, and both debuted at a time when their sitters are facing serious health issues. Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 May 2024 His cat sitter was unable to corral CatMandu when the evacuation order came. Evan Bush, NBC News, 11 Aug. 2024 In short, Oh, Mary! is a full-fledged, indisputable phenomenon, as beguiling to bean counters as laughing seat sitters. Greg Evans, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sitter 

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of sitter was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Sitter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sitter. Accessed 9 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

sitter

noun
sit·​ter ˈsit-ər How to pronounce sitter (audio)
: one that sits
especially : a person who babysits

Biographical Definition

Sitter

biographical name

Sit·​ter ˈsi-tər How to pronounce Sitter (audio)
Willem de 1872–1934 Dutch astronomer

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