Caretaker (Noun)
Meaning 1
An official who performs the duties of an office temporarily; "he acted as a caretaker until a new president could be elected".
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
A custodian who is hired to take care of something (property or a person).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The wealthy businessman hired a caretaker to look after his vacation home while he was away.
- As the elderly woman's health began to decline, her family decided to hire a caretaker to assist with her daily needs.
- The historic mansion required a full-time caretaker to maintain its gardens, clean its rooms, and oversee its general upkeep.
- After her parents' passing, Sarah was appointed as the caretaker of her younger brother, who was still a minor.
- The university hired a caretaker to manage the campus grounds, including the gardens, sports fields, and walkways.