sitter

noun sit·ter \ ˈsi-tər \

Definition of sitter

:one that sits: such as

a :a person who sits for a portrait or a bust

b :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

A New Jersey family’s 2-year-old Maltese, Maggie, was stolen on Sunday when a house sitter who was also dog-sitting invited her Tinder match over to hang out.

— saryn chorney, PEOPLE.com, "House Sitter's Tinder Match Becomes Date from Hell When Dog She's Watching Is Stolen," 24 Aug. 2017
Pet sitters rank No. 2, claiming roughly 10,000 pages.

— phillip molnar, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Nextdoor, now home to real estate agents," 8 Aug. 2017
The results of a new study from Rover.com, a site that connects dog owners with dog sitters, give credence to our never-ending obsession with taking pictures of our pooch.

— michelle profis, Country Living, "Dog Owners Take More Pictures of Their Pet Than Their Spouse, New Study Says," 20 July 2017
Senate fence-sitters may get a push from the Congressional Budget Office, which is expected to release its report on the impact of the B.C.R.A. as early as Tuesday.

— vanityfair.com, "The Republican Health-Care Plan Just Suffered a Major Setback," 17 July 2017
Perhaps, for the sake of the country’s poor and sick population, some GOP fence-sitters will listen to her.

— benjamin hart, Daily Intelligencer, "Tom Price on Health Care Bill: Up Is Down," 16 July 2017
In addition to requiring a background check, the pet-care company vets each walker and sitter with testimonials and a pet-safety quiz (only 15 percent of applicants are approved).

— hannah seligson, Cosmopolitan, "Your Mobile Apps Are More Dangerous Than You Think," 15 July 2017
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.

— annysa johnson, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Baby-sitting class a costly venture for some families," 5 July 2017
A boarding kennel or pet sitter away from fireworks is another option.

— kim campbell thornton, sacbee, "Independence Day is frightening for many pets. Here’s how to help dogs and cats stay safe and serene," 30 June 2017

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First Known Use of sitter

14th century

sitter Synonyms

Synonyms

babysitter, dry nurse, nanny (also nannie), nursemaid, nurser, nurse

Related Words

amah, ayah; au pair, bonne; mammy; duenna, fraulein, governess, mademoiselle

Sitter

biographical name Sit·ter \ ˈsi-tər \

Definition of Sitter

Willem de 1872–1934 Dutch astronomer

SITTER Defined for English Language Learners

sitter

noun

Definition of sitter for English Language Learners

: a person who takes care of a child while the child's parents are away
: a person who poses for a portrait or photograph

SITTER Defined for Kids

sitter

noun sit·ter \ ˈsi-tər \

Definition of sitter for Students

:babysitter

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