Synonyms of sitters

sitters

noun

plural of sitter

as in nannies

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

• nannies
• nurses
• babysitters
• nursemaids
• nursers
• dry nurses
• amahs
• ayahs
• mammies
• au pairs
• bonnes
• governesses
• duennas
• frauleins
• mademoiselles

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of sitters

These might include features like foot rests for shorter sitters and armrests so that people with mobility challenges have support getting in or out of the chair. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 17 Aug. 2026

Many of Hanlon’s best jokes are visual, providing hilarious reading for lap-sitters and early readers. — Liz Rosenberg, The Conversation, 14 Aug. 2026

Many people get their start on Rover, which connects pet owners with sitters and walkers. — Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2026

Lacey says his site is seeing all kinds of parents start hiring sitters in August for early-morning care just as the back-to-school season kicks off. — Melissa Willets, Parents, 4 Aug. 2026

With in-person sitters, the nurse is called less frequently because the in-person sitters can get the patient back in bed. — Alana Semuels, Time, 30 July 2026

What’s more, the property’s Pooch Program offers dog sitters and walkers (for a fee) as part of its concierge service, so pet parents can enjoy everything the iconic hotel has to offer without worrying about what to do with their pup. — Rebecca R. Norris, USA Today, 29 July 2026

The photos are accompanied by poetic fragments of text from several sitters on their faith, desires and memories. — Michael-Oliver Harding, CNN Money, 28 July 2026

Notably, none of the last five pole-sitters have won the race, either. — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 24 July 2026