babysit
verb (used without object)
to take charge of a child while the parents are temporarily away.
babysitter
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a word derived from
babysit.
Example Sentences
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Neither Supergirl as a babysitter nor Gillespie as a storyteller let the kid carry her share of the action, but I suspect Ridley has the talent for it.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 24, 2026
Anyone anxious about staying connected can give the babysitter the bar’s phone number, said co-owner Jason Liebman.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 14, 2026
She has asked whether I would be her babysitter when she returns to work, at least for the first year.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 4, 2026
I thought of her as a babysitter of sorts, although I never met the woman in person.
From Salon ● Jan. 30, 2026
Don't tell him that I know he's not a chump babysitter.
From "Okay for Now" by Gary D. Schmidt
