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sitter

 

[ ˈsɪtər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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

🇮🇳 पालक

🇩🇪 Babysitter

🇮🇩 pengasuh

🇺🇦 няня

🇵🇱 opiekunka

🇯🇵 シッター (shittā)

🇫🇷 gardien

🇪🇸 niñera

🇹🇷 bebek bakıcısı

🇰🇷 시터 (sitŏ)

🇸🇦 جليسة أطفال

🇨🇿 hlídač

🇸🇰 opatrovateľ

🇨🇳 保姆 (bǎomǔ)

🇸🇮 varuška

🇮🇸 barnapía

🇰🇿 бала күтуші

🇬🇪 ძიძა

🇦🇿 dayə

🇲🇽 niñera

Etymology

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.

See also: dissipate, resit, sit, site, sitting.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,375, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.