babysitting

ba-by-sit-ting · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The activity or job of caring for children while their parents are away.

  2. 2.

    Currently caring for a child or children.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    babysitting service — Professional childcare on demand.
  • •
    babysitting job — Work as a babysitter.
  • •
    babysitting duties — Responsibilities of caring for children.

Related words

See also: babysit, babysitter, childcare, nanny
Synonyms: childcare, childminding

Etymology

From English babysit + -ing (gerund suffix).