Sitter (Noun)
Meaning 2
A person who poses for a painter or sculptor.
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Nouns denoting people.
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Meaning 3
Dutch astronomer who calculated the size of the universe and suggested that it is expanding (1872-1934).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
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Meaning 4
A person engaged to care for children when the parents are not home.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The family hired a sitter to watch their kids every Friday evening while they went out for dinner.
- After school, the sitter helped the children with their homework and made them a snack.
- Before leaving for their vacation, the parents made sure to find a reliable sitter to take care of their toddler.
- The teenager in the neighborhood worked as a sitter for several families and was known for being responsible and trustworthy.
- The parents were grateful to have found a sitter who was certified in first aid and could administer medication if needed.