noun Uncommon

caregiver

KEH-uh-gih-vuh

Caregiver (noun) means a person who looks after someone who is ill, elderly, or unable to care for themselves. Example: “His daughter became his full-time caregiver after the stroke.”

noun

A person who looks after someone who is ill, elderly, or unable to care for themselves.

"His daughter became his full-time caregiver after the stroke."

"Caregivers often need support too, not just the people they care for."

How to use caregiver

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomeone, often a family member or professional, who takes on the daily responsibility of looking after another person.

Common pairings

family caregiver primary caregiver caregiver burnout

Word forms

caregivers plural

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Etymology

From care + giver — literally "one who gives care."

Synonyms

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PCP health professional health care provider primary care provider

Rhymes for caregiver

liver river giver diver fiver quiver driver waiver sliver shiver Oliver deliver

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Frequently asked questions

What does “caregiver” mean?

The word “caregiver” means a person who looks after someone who is ill, elderly, or unable to care for themselves. In plain terms, someone, often a family member or professional, who takes on the daily responsibility of looking after another person.

How do you pronounce “caregiver”?

“Caregiver” is pronounced KEH-uh-gih-vuh (/ˈkɛɹɡɪvɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “caregiver” in a sentence?

Here is “caregiver” used in a sentence: “His daughter became his full-time caregiver after the stroke.”

What part of speech is “caregiver”?

“Caregiver” is a noun.

Is “caregiver” a common word?

“Caregiver” is an uncommon word in modern English.