daycare
1 synonym for daycare, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Supervised care for children (or sometimes pets) during working hours, provided by someone other than a parent.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
day care
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.
Full origin of daycare →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.
