sitter

noun sit·ter \ ˈsi-tər \

|Updated on: 13 Aug 2018

Examples: sitter in a Sentence

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

By Liz Fabian Related stories from Miami Herald Baby stayed home with sitters.

— crystal hill, miamiherald, "Dad smothered screaming infant daughter — then tried to shock her back to life, Ark. police say," 12 July 2018
The sitter can accompany a child to the airport, on the plane and to a destination.

— kay manning, chicagotribune.com, "Considering having a child fly solo? Here's what to know," 29 June 2018
However, Griezmann is not the only target the new Camp Nou hierarchy sitter is eyeing up, as according to Mundo Deportivo, 21-year-old Schalke centre back Thilo Kehrer is also on the ex-France international's radar.

— SI.com, "Eric Abidal Earmarks Two Priority Targets Following Barcelona Boardroom Appointment," 8 June 2018
Bernardita Voss, 51, the victim's sitter, was arrested Thursday (May 24) and booked with exploitation of the infirmed, the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office reported.

— kim chatelain, NOLA.com, "Sitter accused of stealing more than $14,000 from elderly Slidell woman," 24 May 2018
In a recent interview with the Miami New Times, XXXTentacion described his upbringing, which included seeing his mother infrequently and being raised by friends, family and baby-sitters.

— NBC News, "Florida police arrest suspect in rapper XXXTentacion's shooting death," 21 June 2018
Among the drivers expected to compete are Kyle Larson, the Elk Grove native who was last year's pole sitter; Kevin Harvick, the 2017 race winner; Martin Truex Jr., the defending Cup Series champion; and Kyle Busch, who leads the circuit this season.

— noel harris, sacbee, "Why several 18-wheelers will be in Sacramento and where to see (or drive around) them," 18 June 2018
Preece was competing with three other qualifying drivers — pole sitter Cole Custer, Christopher Bell, and Hemric — for the $100,000 prize . .

— BostonGlobe.com, "Barcelona soccer breaks 38-year-old La Liga record," 15 Apr. 2018
The pet sitter had just let Abigail out for some fresh air and exercise.

— ben brasch, ajc, "Cobb family searching for runaway tortoise. Have you seen Abigail?," 10 July 2018

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First Known Use of sitter

14th century

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sitter Synonyms

Synonyms

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

Related Words

duenna, governess;

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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