Synonyms for

Sitter

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

Definition

A person who takes care of someone else's children or pets while they are away.

Synonyms & similar words

stander sitter willemdesitter artistsmodel broodyhen broodhen settinghen broody babysitter babysitter childminder nanny pet-sitter house-sitter caretaker guardian supervisor attendant companion escort watcher monitor overseer caretaker minder keeper curator

Example sentences

  1. My mom hired a sitter to watch my little brother and me while she went grocery shopping.
  2. We need to find a sitter for our dog while we go on vacation.
  3. I'm going to be a sitter for my neighbor's cat while she's out of town.
  4. The sitter played games with the kids and made them dinner.
  5. We interviewed several sitters before choosing one to watch our children.

Quotes

  • I'm a sitter for a lot of people in L.A. It's a great job because I can take my daughter with me and I have flexibility.
  • I was a sitter for a young actress, and she asked me to be her nanny when she got the show she was auditioning for.
  • I'm not a helicopter parent, but I'm definitely a sitter.

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