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daycare

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Noun — Supervised care for children (or sometimes pets) during working hours, provided by someone other than a parent.

How to use daycare

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

daycare center drop off at daycare

Etymology

From "day" plus "care" — care provided during the daytime while parents are at work.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “daycare” mean?

The word “daycare” means supervised care for children (or sometimes pets) during working hours, provided by someone other than a parent. In plain terms, childcare provided during working hours, either at a center or in someone's home.

How do you pronounce “daycare”?

“Daycare” is pronounced DAY-kair (/ˈdeɪkeə(ɹ)/ in IPA).

How do you use “daycare” in a sentence?

Here is “daycare” used in a sentence: “She drops her son off at daycare on her way to work.”

What part of speech is “daycare”?

“Daycare” is a noun.

Is “daycare” a common word?

“Daycare” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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