as in nannies
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
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Recent Examples of babysitters
Soto advises teenagers looking for work to check which skills and certifications are required for a prospective role — for example, childcare workers and babysitters often need first aid and CPR certifications.
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Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 2 June 2026
However, donations of cash, checks, gift cards, items and services (like babysitters, Jessa's athletic coaches, meals and deliveries) weren't included in those charges.
—Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
Remember those babysitters at the den?
—Big Think, 8 May 2026
Therapist Sherry Gonzalez has kept her fourth-grade son at home, rescheduling work hours, hiring babysitters.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Certain students in Work Experience Education programs — or those working as personal attendants such as babysitters or nannies — may be allowed to work up to eight hours on a school day.
—Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026
The hotel is surprisingly kid-friendly, with everything from babysitters to a teen hang-out room, a heated pool and tennis courts, and mini spa treatments.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
But without widespread availability of such programs, parents have been forced to navigate a patchwork of child care — paying for after-school, hiring babysitters, or relying on family members to fill the gap.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
Raised in Iowa, where one of her babysitters was future actress Jean Seberg, Hurt made her big-screen debut in Interiors (1978), Woody Allen’s first full foray into drama.
—Chris Koseluk, HollywoodReporter, 29 Mar. 2026
Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 2 June 2026
However, donations of cash, checks, gift cards, items and services (like babysitters, Jessa's athletic coaches, meals and deliveries) weren't included in those charges.
—Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
Remember those babysitters at the den?
—Big Think, 8 May 2026
Therapist Sherry Gonzalez has kept her fourth-grade son at home, rescheduling work hours, hiring babysitters.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Certain students in Work Experience Education programs — or those working as personal attendants such as babysitters or nannies — may be allowed to work up to eight hours on a school day.
—Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026
The hotel is surprisingly kid-friendly, with everything from babysitters to a teen hang-out room, a heated pool and tennis courts, and mini spa treatments.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
But without widespread availability of such programs, parents have been forced to navigate a patchwork of child care — paying for after-school, hiring babysitters, or relying on family members to fill the gap.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
Raised in Iowa, where one of her babysitters was future actress Jean Seberg, Hurt made her big-screen debut in Interiors (1978), Woody Allen’s first full foray into drama.
—Chris Koseluk, HollywoodReporter, 29 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for babysitters
Noun
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The latter are especially popular with regional guests, who often travel with their extended family and sometimes even nannies in tow.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Moving between Lucila’s dating life, her job as au pair, her second gig as a food delivery driver, and the community of Latin American nannies that forms her social circle, the film is left with little time to fully establish the contours of her family situation.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
14 May 2026
Noun
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In her 38 years teaching Latin, Kelly Monahan-DiNoia lost track of how many of her former students are now doctors, lawyers, college professors, teachers, and nurses.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
11 June 2026
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When searching, the letter writer or the cousin should be sure to seek out an accredited service that requires all their nurses be licensed and certified.—
Eric Thomas,
Sun Sentinel,
11 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Babysitters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/babysitters. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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