babysitting

The word “babysitting” has 3 syllables: ba-bysit-ting.

It's pronounced as /ˈbeɪbiˌsɪtɪŋ/.


What is synonym and antonym for babysitting?

In the thesaurus, “babysitting” has 4 synonyms and 4 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for babysitting along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for babysitting

  • day care
  • governance
  • supervising
  • watching

Antonyms for babysitting

Meanings of babysitting

  • verb
    1. To watch or tend someone else's child for a period of time, often for money.
    2. To watch or attend anything or anyone unnecessarily closely; to have to help or coax too much.
  • noun
    1. The work of a babysitter; the care of children in the temporary absence of their parents.

Example Sentences

  • The responsible teenager earned extra money by babysitting for families in the neighborhood.
  • The couple enjoyed a peaceful evening out thanks to the reliable neighbor who offered to do the babysitting.
  • The community center organized a workshop on safe and effective babysitting techniques for teenagers.
  • Despite the challenges, she found joy in the rewarding experience of babysitting adorable toddlers.
  • As the parents attended a wedding, they entrusted the evening babysitting duties to a close family friend.

On this page you'll find 8 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to babysitting, such as: abandoning, day care, forgetting, governance, ignoring, neglecting, supervising.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.


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