Definition of sitternext
as in nanny
a person employed to care for a young child or children we'll be going to the movie if we can get a sitter for the kids

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Recent Examples of sitter Working with a large format camera that dictated the pace of each shoot, Verbeeck introduced herself to potential sitters with open calls to schools, clubs, youth groups and local organizers. — Zoe Whitfield, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2026 The focus shifts away from the sitter’s individuality and toward the richness and refinement of his attire, which undoubtedly conveys his status and pride. — Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2026 Last summer, Gardner’s friend and cat sitter Joanie began giving them sound baths while Gardner was away. — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2026 Where line sitters were paid to try to secure Banks’ own family one of the most desirable seats in town. — Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sitter
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sitter
Noun
  • There’s always somebody cleaning, a chef, nannies, assistants.
    — Maer Roshan, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Nearly 8% of families are spending more than $2,000 per month on childcare services, including daycare, nanny services and other programs.
    — Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The night nurse took over and taught him how to swaddle the baby, whose name was written on the dry-erase board across from the bed.
    — Téa Obreht, New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Helen, a nurse in the Department of Vascular Surgery, waded through a flood of calls and messages; the numbers always grew thick over the weekend.
    — Ron Farina, Hartford Courant, 1 Nov. 2026

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“Sitter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sitter. Accessed 8 Nov. 2026.

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