sitter

as in nurse
a person employed to care for a young child or children we'll be going to the movie if we can get a sitter for the kids

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Recent Examples of sitter And asking a pet sitter to refill the litter isn't ideal. Anthony Karcz, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024 There are also apps like Rover, where experienced pet sitters and dog walkers set their own rates and availability, giving pet owners a lot more flexibility. Liz Knueven, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2025 There are many ways to find a reliable pet sitter to care for your furry friend. Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025 But earlier in the night Van Dijk had to make a goal-saving block after sloppy play from Alisson and then Pedro Porro missed a sitter. James Pearce, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sitter

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“Sitter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sitter. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.

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