Parenting & Family

Babysitter

ˈbeɪbisɪtər

noun

What does Babysitter mean?

Someone paid to watch kids temporarily.

Example sentence

"We hired a babysitter for date night."

American usage tip

Teen sitters charge $12-20/hour typically.

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