Standard Lemma guide
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noun
The work of a babysitter; the care of children in the temporary absence of their parents or guardians.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable, usually
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: daycare
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: childminding
verb
present participle and gerund of babysit
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
the work of a baby sitter; caring for children when their parents are not home
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: baby sitting
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: care, attention, aid, tending
History
From baby + sitting.
See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.
Across languages
7 source translations are retained for this English entry.
