caretaker

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Someone who takes care of a place or thing; someone looking after a place, or responsible for keeping it in good repair.
  2. Synonym of caregiver (“a person who provides care to another”).
adj
  1. Temporary, on a short term basis.

Pronunciation

/ˈkɛɹˌteɪ.kɚ/ /ˈkɛəˌteɪ.kə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-caretaker.wav

Word forms

caretaker caretakers

Etymology

From care + taker.

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