noun
Uncommon
sitter
SIH-tuh
Sitter (noun) means someone paid to look after children, pets, or a house while the owners are away. Example: “We booked a sitter so we could go out for our anniversary.”
noun
1
Someone paid to look after children, pets, or a house while the owners are away.
"We booked a sitter so we could go out for our anniversary."
2
Someone who poses for a portrait or photograph.
"The painter asked the sitter to hold still for another twenty minutes."
3
An extremely easy chance or opportunity, especially in sport.
"He missed a sitter in front of an open goal."
How to use sitter
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who sits for something (a portrait) or looks after something (babysitter) — or, in sport slang, an easy chance that should not be missed.
Common pairings
babysitter
house sitter
miss a sitter
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Word forms
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Etymology
From "sit" plus the agent suffix "-er."
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What does “sitter” mean?
The word “sitter” means someone paid to look after children, pets, or a house while the owners are away. In plain terms, someone who sits for something (a portrait) or looks after something (babysitter) — or, in sport slang, an easy chance that should not be missed.
How do you pronounce “sitter”?
“Sitter” is pronounced SIH-tuh (/ˈsɪtɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “sitter” in a sentence?
Here is “sitter” used in a sentence: “We booked a sitter so we could go out for our anniversary.”
What part of speech is “sitter”?
“Sitter” is a noun.
Is “sitter” a common word?
“Sitter” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “sitter” have?
“Sitter” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: someone paid to look after children, pets, or a house while the owners are away.
