housesit

American  

[hous-sit] / ˈhaʊsˌsɪt /

Or house-sit

verb (used without object)

housesat, housesitting

1. to take care of a house or residence while the owner or occupant is temporarily away, especially by living in it.

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Other Word Forms

• house sitter noun
• house-sitter noun

Etymology

Origin of housesit

1975–80; house + sit ¹, on the model of babysit

Example Sentences

“We hired someone new to housesit and watch our dachshund, Olive,” Julia says.

From Washington Post

To impress a young woman, a man agrees to housesit at his employer’s mansion for one night.

From Los Angeles Times

Ask a friend to host your critter or to housesit.

From Seattle Times

Foster introduced Woods to the Balls, and Woods would occasionally housesit for the family.

From Los Angeles Times

They suggest considering the responsibilities of each housesit beforehand and how it might affect your stay.

From Washington Times