Sitter: meaning, definitions and examples
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sitter
[ ˈsɪtər ]
childcare
A person who looks after children when the parents are not at home. The sitter is responsible for the safety and well-being of the children in their care.
Synonyms
babysitter, childminder, nanny
Examples of usage
- The babysitter is coming over tonight to watch the kids.
- We need to find a reliable sitter for our date night.
art
A person who poses for an artist, typically for a portrait or painting. The sitter must remain still for long periods of time.
Synonyms
model, portrait subject, subject
Examples of usage
- The artist painted a beautiful portrait of the sitter.
- The sitter had to hold the same pose for hours.
Translations
Translations of the word "sitter" in other languages:
🇵🇹 babá
- cuidador
- sentinela
🇮🇳 पालक
- देखभाल करने वाला
- चौकीदार
🇩🇪 Babysitter
- Betreuer
- Wächter
🇮🇩 pengasuh
🇺🇦 няня
- доглядач
- сторож
🇵🇱 opiekunka
- opiekun
- strażnik
🇯🇵 シッター (shittā)
- 世話人 (sewanin)
- 監視員 (kanshiin)
🇫🇷 gardien
- nounou
- surveillant
🇪🇸 niñera
- cuidador
- vigilante
🇹🇷 bebek bakıcısı
- bakıcı
- gözetmen
🇰🇷 시터 (sitŏ)
- 돌보미 (dolbom-i)
- 감시자 (gamsija)
🇸🇦 جليسة أطفال
- مُعتنٍ
- حارس
🇨🇿 hlídač
- pečovatel
- strážce
🇸🇰 opatrovateľ
- strážca
- pestúnka
🇨🇳 保姆 (bǎomǔ)
- 照顾者 (zhàogù zhě)
- 守卫 (shǒuwèi)
🇸🇮 varuška
- skrbnik
- stražar
🇮🇸 barnapía
- umönnunaraðili
- vörður
🇰🇿 бала күтуші
- қамқоршы
- күзетші
🇬🇪 ძიძა
- მომვლელი
- მცველი
🇦🇿 dayə
- qayğıkeş
- keşikçi
🇲🇽 niñera
- cuidador
- vigilante
Word origin
The word 'sitter' originated in the late 19th century and is derived from the verb 'sit', meaning to be seated or stay in a particular position. The term 'sitter' has evolved to encompass various meanings, including childcare and posing for art. Over time, the concept of a 'sitter' has become synonymous with responsibility and stillness.