Caretaker Definition

kârtākər
caretakers
noun
A person hired to take care of something or someone, esp. of a house, estate, etc. for an owner who is not always in residence; custodian.
Webster's New World
A person temporarily carrying out the duties as of an office.
Webster's New World

A person who takes care of someone else; often, specif., caregiver.

Webster's New World
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adjective
Holding power temporarily; interim.
A caretaker government.
Webster's New World

Temporary, on a short term basis.

Johnson had to be drafted in as the caretaker manager after Hewlett resigned without warning the day before the final.
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Other Word Forms of Caretaker

Noun

Singular:
caretaker
Plural:
caretakers

Origin of Caretaker

Caretaker Sentence Examples

  • It only strengthened the idea that he was the caretaker, not the owner.

  • A caretaker's house or apartment is a nice option for free or reduced-rent living.

  • Alex handed the reins to a caretaker and dusted himself off as he headed for the gate.

  • The word has thus come to mean in general usage an official caretaker of any place of worship whose duty it is to show the building to those who wish to view it, and to find seats for the congregation at a service.

  • Child seeks and responds to comfort and reassurance from a parent or caretaker.

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Words Starting With

CCACAR

Words Ending With

RERKER

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Words Starting With C and Ending With R

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9 Letter Words9 Letter Words Starting With C9 Letter Words Ending With R