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sitter

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of sitter

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.
Synonyms of sitter

babysitter, dry nurse, nanny (also nannie), nurse, nursemaid
Words Related to sitter

duenna, governess

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