noun Uncommon

sitter

SIH-tuh

Sitter (noun) means someone paid to look after children, pets, or a house while the owners are away. Example: “We booked a sitter so we could go out for our anniversary.”

noun

Someone paid to look after children, pets, or a house while the owners are away.

"We booked a sitter so we could go out for our anniversary."

Someone who poses for a portrait or photograph.

"The painter asked the sitter to hold still for another twenty minutes."

An extremely easy chance or opportunity, especially in sport.

"He missed a sitter in front of an open goal."

How to Use Sitter

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomeone who sits for something (a portrait) or looks after something (babysitter) — or, in sport slang, an easy chance that should not be missed.

Common pairings

babysitter house sitter miss a sitter

Word Forms

sitters plural, Sitters plural

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Etymology

From "sit" plus the agent suffix "-er."

Synonyms

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Rhymes for sitter

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “sitter” mean?

The word “sitter” means someone paid to look after children, pets, or a house while the owners are away. In plain terms, someone who sits for something (a portrait) or looks after something (babysitter) — or, in sport slang, an easy chance that should not be missed.

How do you pronounce “sitter”?

“Sitter” is pronounced SIH-tuh (/ˈsɪtɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “sitter” in a sentence?

Here is “sitter” used in a sentence: “We booked a sitter so we could go out for our anniversary.”

What part of speech is “sitter”?

“Sitter” is a noun.

Is “sitter” a common word?

“Sitter” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “sitter” have?

“Sitter” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: someone paid to look after children, pets, or a house while the owners are away.

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