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sitter

noun

ˈsi-tər

Definition of sitter

as in nanny

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 What if your sitter can only stay for a few hours, and that includes the ceremony itself? — Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2026 Many of Hanlon’s best jokes are visual, providing hilarious reading for lap-sitters and early readers. — Liz Rosenberg, The Conversation, 14 Aug. 2026 Many people get their start on Rover, which connects pet owners with sitters and walkers. — Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2026 The types of duties before-school sitters help with can include anything needed to make the morning routine run more smoothly, from making their beds to packing lunches, all the way to the school drop-off. — Melissa Willets, Parents, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sitter

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The filing accused Thomas of having refused to allow nannies into his house with his daughter, including one assigned by the court, and of using drugs.

— Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Aug. 2026
In September of that year, the former couple hired a nanny, Elaine Rossi, to care for their kids.

— Emma Banks, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026

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For Maryland nurses, aides, teachers and service workers, that can mean the difference between investing a small amount from each paycheck and staying locked out of wealth-building opportunities entirely.

— Michael Faulkender, Baltimore Sun, 31 Aug. 2026
Hart is a registered nurse and lifestyle creator who is married to New York Knicks star Josh Hart and the mother of twin boys.

— William Earl, Variety, 31 Aug. 2026

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