babysitting
Babysitting (noun) means the job of looking after children while their parents are out. Example: “She earned extra money babysitting on weekends.”
How to use babysitting
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe work or activity of caring for someone else's children temporarily.
Word forms
babysittings plural
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She earned extra money _____ on weekends.
Etymology
From baby + sitting.
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
What does “babysitting” mean?
The word “babysitting” means the job of looking after children while their parents are out. In plain terms, the work or activity of caring for someone else's children temporarily.
How do you use “babysitting” in a sentence?
Here is “babysitting” used in a sentence: “She earned extra money babysitting on weekends.”
What part of speech is “babysitting”?
“Babysitting” is a noun.
Is “babysitting” a common word?
“Babysitting” is an uncommon word in modern English.