Babysitter Meaning
/ˈbeɪ̯biˌsɪtə/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA person who cares for one or more babies or children for a short period of time in place of their legal guardians.
nounA person who has to watch or attend to anything or anyone unnecessarily closely; a coddler or handholder.
Sentence Examples
The babysitter tried to sing the baby to sleep.
The mother is looking for a babysitter.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The parents hired a reliable ____ to watch their children during the evening party.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ brought a new game to play with the three young children.
Word Origin & History
From baby + sitter.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"He said he did not want to be on tenterhooks worrying about us and having to act as a babysitter for grown men."
— 2005, Alan Ball, Playing Extra Time, page 158:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The parents hired a reliable ____ to watch their children during the evening party.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ brought a new game to play with the three young children.