Meaning of the word caretaker in English

What does caretaker mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

caretaker

US /ˈkerˌteɪ.kɚ/

UK /ˈkeəˌteɪ.kər/

a person employed to look after a public building or a house while its owner is away

Example:

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The school caretaker is responsible for maintaining the premises.

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We hired a caretaker to look after our house while we were on vacation.

Synonym:

janitor custodian superintendent warden keeper

a person who takes care of a child, an old person, or a sick person

Example:

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She works as a caretaker for elderly people.

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The child's primary caretaker is his grandmother.

Synonym:

carer guardian attendant nurse nanny

Related Word:

caretaking