noun
Uncommon
childcare
Childcare (noun) means the supervision and care of young children, especially while their parents are working. Example: “Finding affordable childcare was a struggle for the young family.”
noun
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The supervision and care of young children, especially while their parents are working.
"Finding affordable childcare was a struggle for the young family."
"She dropped the kids off at childcare before heading to the office."
How to use childcare
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishLooking after young children, or a facility/service that does this while parents are away.
Common pairings
childcare costs
childcare center
affordable childcare
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Word forms
- Plural
- childcares
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Etymology
A straightforward compound of "child" and "care."
Synonyms
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child care
Rhymes for childcare
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What does “childcare” mean?
The word “childcare” means the supervision and care of young children, especially while their parents are working. In plain terms, looking after young children, or a facility/service that does this while parents are away.
How do you use “childcare” in a sentence?
Here is “childcare” used in a sentence: “Finding affordable childcare was a struggle for the young family.”
What part of speech is “childcare”?
“Childcare” is a noun.
Is “childcare” a common word?
“Childcare” is an uncommon word in modern English.
