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noun

babysitting

noun
1
The job of looking after children while their parents are out.
"She earned extra money babysitting on weekends."

How to Use Babysitting

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In plain EnglishThe work or activity of caring for someone else's children temporarily.

Word Forms

babysittings plural

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Etymology

From baby + sitting.

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