Synonyms of caretakers

caretakers

noun

plural of caretaker

1

as in keepers

a person who takes care of a property sometimes for an absent owner

hired a caretaker for the mansion during the winter months

Synonyms & Similar Words

• keepers
• custodians
• janitors
• wardens
• guardians
• watchmen
• stewards
• curators
• cocurators
• sextons

2

as in caregivers

a person who has responsibility for the care of another

most primary caretakers of elderly parents are women

Synonyms & Similar Words

• caregivers
• guardians
• nurses
• nannies
• carers
• custodians
• protectors
• foster parents
• keepers
• sitters
• babysitters
• attendants
• minders
• companions
• keeps
• guards
• chaperones

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• clients
• charges
• dependents
• wards

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of caretakers

Aibel was among the caretakers who joined the more than 1,200-pound animals on their journey from Marineland. — Jared Ochacher, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026

People call Ebola a disease of compassion because the people that are the caretakers often are the ones that get infected and die from it. — Adam Harris, The Atlantic, 3 Aug. 2026

Strong new work presents legacy musicians as active artists relevant to a new generation of listeners, rather than as caretakers of famous music libraries. — David Deal, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Birdie gets together with Povich’s son’s three dogs and the grounds’ caretakers’ three dogs. — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026

But once those donations ran out, their caretakers worried that euthanasia might be imminent -- asking the Canadian government in October 2025 for funds to feed the marine mammals. — Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 22 July 2026

The lingering air pollution has proved to be a challenge for some caretakers to care for their stock. — Finnegan Belleau, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2026

Over the weekend, however, caretakers observed a rapid decline in Makan’s condition. — Reeti Malhotra july 1, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026

Inciarte’s nieces and sister, as well as her mother and her mother’s caretakers, were in Caracas when the quakes rattled the city. — Will Clark, NBC news, 26 June 2026