noun

carer

KEH-uh-ruh

Carer (noun) means someone who regularly looks after a person who is ill, elderly, or disabled, often unpaid. Example: “She works as a carer for people with dementia.”

noun

Someone who regularly looks after a person who is ill, elderly, or disabled, often unpaid.

"She works as a carer for people with dementia."

"Many carers are family members who never planned to take on the role."

How to Use Carer

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA person who takes care of someone who needs help with daily life.

UK vs US

This is the standard British term; American English tends to use "caregiver" instead.

Easily confused with

caregiver →

Common pairings

unpaid carer young carer full-time carer

Word Forms

carers plural

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She works as a _____ for people with dementia.

Etymology

From care + -er.

Rhymes for carer

bearer nearer wearer clearer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “carer” mean?

The word “carer” means someone who regularly looks after a person who is ill, elderly, or disabled, often unpaid. In plain terms, a person who takes care of someone who needs help with daily life.

How do you pronounce “carer”?

“Carer” is pronounced KEH-uh-ruh (/ˈkeɹɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “carer” in a sentence?

Here is “carer” used in a sentence: “She works as a carer for people with dementia.”

What part of speech is “carer”?

“Carer” is a noun.