baby sitting
noun
Simple meaning
The work of a baby sitter.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈbeɪbisɪtɪŋ
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
The work of a baby sitter; caring for children when their parents are not home
The work of a babysitter; the care of children in the temporary absence of their parents or guardians.
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
This meaning: The work of a baby sitter; caring for children when their parents are not home
Used this way, baby sitting is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It carries warmth, so it reads as personal rather than detached.
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Affectionate
- Usage feel
- Warm and expressive
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A person engaged to care for children when the parents are not home.
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