Synonyms of sitters

sitters

noun

plural of sitter

as in nannies

a person employed to care for a young child or children

we'll be going to the movie if we can get a sitter for the kids

Synonyms & Similar Words

• nannies
• nurses
• babysitters
• nursemaids
• nursers
• dry nurses
• amahs
• ayahs
• mammies
• au pairs
• bonnes
• governesses
• duennas
• frauleins
• mademoiselles

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of sitters

Working with a large format camera that dictated the pace of each shoot, Verbeeck introduced herself to potential sitters with open calls to schools, clubs, youth groups and local organizers. — Zoe Whitfield, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2026

Where line sitters were paid to try to secure Banks’ own family one of the most desirable seats in town. — Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026

In some countries, this group of fence sitters is too large to ignore. — Adam Y. Liu, Foreign Affairs, 2 Sep. 2026

Palmer said another way to cut back on costs is with pet sitters. — Maddie Rhodes, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026

These might include features like foot rests for shorter sitters and armrests so that people with mobility challenges have support getting in or out of the chair. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 17 Aug. 2026

Many of Hanlon’s best jokes are visual, providing hilarious reading for lap-sitters and early readers. — Liz Rosenberg, The Conversation, 14 Aug. 2026

Many people get their start on Rover, which connects pet owners with sitters and walkers. — Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2026

Lacey says his site is seeing all kinds of parents start hiring sitters in August for early-morning care just as the back-to-school season kicks off. — Melissa Willets, Parents, 4 Aug. 2026