Sitter
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/2
Temporary Caregiver
A sitter is someone who temporarily takes care of children, not a permanent guardian. We’re hiring a sitter for just the weekend.
Pro Tip 2/2
Short-term Job
'Sitter' often implies a casual or part-time job rather than a career. My neighbor is a sitter; she helps us out sometimes.