Babysitter: meaning, definitions and examples
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babysitter
[ ˈbeɪbiˌsɪtər ]
childcare provider
A babysitter is a person who cares for children temporarily in the absence of their parents or regular guardians. Babysitters are responsible for supervising and ensuring the safety of the children in their care.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- I hired a babysitter to look after my kids while I went out for dinner.
- The babysitter played games with the children to keep them entertained.
Translations
Translations of the word "babysitter" in other languages:
🇵🇹 babá
🇮🇳 बच्चों की देखभाल करने वाला
🇩🇪 Babysitter
🇮🇩 pengasuh anak
🇺🇦 няня
🇵🇱 opiekunka do dzieci
🇯🇵 ベビーシッター
🇫🇷 baby-sitter
🇪🇸 niñera
🇹🇷 bebek bakıcısı
🇰🇷 베이비시터
🇸🇦 جليسة الأطفال
🇨🇿 hlídačka dětí
🇸🇰 opatrovateľka detí
🇨🇳 保姆
🇸🇮 varuška
🇮🇸 barnapía
🇰🇿 бала күтуші
🇬🇪 ძიძა
🇦🇿 dayə
🇲🇽 niñera
Word origin
The term 'babysitter' originated in the United States in the early 20th century. It combines 'baby' with 'sitter', indicating someone who sits with a baby. Initially, babysitters were primarily teenagers who provided occasional childcare services. Over time, the role of babysitters has evolved, and professional childcare providers now offer their services as babysitters.