Synonyms of sitter

sitter

noun

ˈsi-tər 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of sitter

Equipping your sitter to stick as closely as possible to your pet’s routine while you’re gone will go a long way toward increasing your pet’s comfort. — Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026

Thermostat Considerations for Pets and Sitters Some people prefer to leave their pets at home under the care of a sitter rather than board them while on vacation. — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2026

Some have their arms crossed over their chests or fingers cradling their chins in thought — or, in Rush’s case, a combination of both — neither of which would have been standard stances for an 18th century portrait sitter, Anishanslin said. — Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 3 July 2026

As Melissa Caughey of Tilly’s Nest puts it, finding a sitter is rarely difficult once fresh eggs enter the deal. — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 30 June 2026