babysitter — a person who takes care of a child or children while the parents are out
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who takes care of a child or children while the parents are out
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbeɪbiˌsɪtər/
Korean meaning: 부모가 외출한 동안 아이를 돌봐주는 사람
Korean pronunciation: **베이**비시터
Example Sentences
- The babysitter fell asleep and the kids threw a pizza party in the living room.
- Our babysitter charges extra if she has to deal with tantrums or homework.
- She works as a babysitter on weekends to earn extra money for college.
babysitter
NOUN//ˈbeɪbiˌsɪtər//
a person who takes care of a child or children while the parents are out
The babysitter reads a bedtime story while the parents enjoy a night out.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
1930년대 미국에서 만들어진 합성어로, 'baby'와 'sit'이 결합된 형태입니다. 원래는 '아기와 함께 앉아있다'는 의미에서 시작되어 '아기를 돌보다'라는 뜻으로 발전했습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The babysitter fell asleep and the kids threw a pizza party in the living room.”
“Our babysitter charges extra if she has to deal with tantrums or homework.”
“She works as a babysitter on weekends to earn extra money for college.”
“The babysitter taught the kids how to make paper airplanes and now they're obsessed.”
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