Synonyms of babysitter

babysitter

noun

as in nanny

a person employed to care for a young child or children

a babysitter who is a great favorite with the kids because he's always thinking of fun things to do

Synonyms & Similar Words

• nanny
• nurse
• sitter
• nursemaid
• nurser
• dry nurse
• amah
• ayah
• au pair
• mammy
• bonne
• duenna
• governess
• mademoiselle
• fraulein

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of babysitter

The incident occurred in Boynton Beach last month while the toddler and her sibling were at a babysitter's house, according to police. — Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026

The girl and her sibling had been at the home of their babysitter, who left at some point that morning, according to a news release issued July 24. — Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2026

The good news is that meaningful time together does not require a reservation or a babysitter. — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026

These two, like the cheating wife stiffing her babysitter, got too caught up in the pursuit of romance, allegedly. — Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026

Some end up working as part-time dog walkers, babysitters, house cleaners, or reservationists, all in pursuit of a happy client and a closed deal. — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 29 July 2026

The babysitter’s father, Lopez Ramirez said, has mental-health issues, including memory loss. — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026

The Hallandale Beach Police Department previously confirmed to PEOPLE that a 2-year-old child died on Sunday, July 5, after she was left inside a vehicle while under the care of her babysitter. — Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026

Looking for Loftus’ motivations, Aviv probes the psychologist’s memories of her mentally ill mother’s probable suicide and her own childhood abuse by a babysitter. — Julia M. Klein, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026