Synonyms for

Babysitting

Verb / ˈbeɪbi:ˌsɪtɪŋ / Another word for babysitting — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The act of taking care of someone else's child or children, usually in exchange for money.

Synonyms & similar words

babysitting childcare nannying child-minding daycare nursery sitting child-watching child-guarding child-sitting nursemaiding dayminding nursing toddler-watching toddler-minding toddler-guarding toddler-sitting infant-watching infant-minding infant-guarding infant-sitting

Synonyms by register

Formal

childcare nannying guardianship

Informal

babysitting watching the kids kid-minding

Antonyms

neglecting abandoning ignoring forsaking disregarding

Common collocations

  • babysitting service
  • babysitting job
  • babysitting rates
  • babysitting agency
  • babysitting money
  • babysitting for
  • babysitting the children

Word family

noun babysitting
verb babysit
adjective babysat

Usage note

Primarily used in informal contexts. While 'babysitting' can refer to professional childcare, it often implies a casual arrangement, sometimes for pay.

Example sentences

  1. I am going to do some babysitting for my neighbor tonight.
  2. My sister does babysitting on the weekends to earn extra money.
  3. I'm not old enough yet to do any babysitting.
  4. I really enjoy babysitting because I love playing with kids.
  5. My mom used to do a lot of babysitting when she was a teenager.

Quotes

  • I always knew I wanted to be a mom someday, but I never imagined how much I would love babysitting other people's kids.
  • Babysitting is like a job interview for being a parent.
  • Babysitting is the ultimate test of your patience and creativity.

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