babyminder
- noun
- /ˈbeɪbiˌmaɪndər/
- UK
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canguro
- She hired a babyminder to look after her daughter while she was at work.
Examples
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The babyminder arrived early to prepare breakfast for the twins.
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Many parents rely on a trusted babyminder during busy workweeks.
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The babyminder took care of the twins.
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I need a reliable babyminder for my daughter.
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She hired a qualified babyminder to take care of her infant while she returned to her job.
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Many families depend on a dependable babyminder to look after their children during the day.
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The experienced babyminder ensured the babies were fed and entertained while their parents were at work.
Synonyms
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1.0
A person who looks after children while their parents are away
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A person who looks after children at home while their parents are out
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A person parents pay to look after children when they are away
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4.0
A person who looks after young children in their own home while the parents work
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A person who looks after children in their own home while parents are at work
A person who looks after babies in their home while their parents work
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Etymology
The word babyminder comes from the simple words baby and minder, where mind means 'to take care of'. So a babyminder is a person who looks after babies while their parents are at work.