caretaker
noun
care·tak·er
ˈker-ˌtā-kər 
1
: one that gives physical or emotional care and support
served as caretaker to the younger children
2
: one that takes care of the house or land of an owner who may be absent
3
: one temporarily fulfilling the function of office
a caretaker government
Examples of caretaker in a Sentence
We have a caretaker who watches the place for us while we are away.
hired a caretaker for the mansion during the winter months
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Joe Rubino, The Denver Post, 3 Nov. 2024
Safe haven boxes allow parents or caretakers the ability to safely surrender an infant and remain anonymous, but only when the baby is unharmed.
—Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 2024
Ten Hag can quite rightly point to winning two trophies during his time in charge at Old Trafford, more than the six Chelsea managers – caretaker and permanent – who’ve come and gone during his time.
—Ben Church, CNN, 28 Oct. 2024
Many single mothers shoulder the financial responsibility of raising children while also being the primary caretakers, a dynamic that affects their labor market participation and income, according to a recent analysis by the Center for American Progress.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 28 Oct. 2024
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Joe Rubino, The Denver Post, 3 Nov. 2024
Safe haven boxes allow parents or caretakers the ability to safely surrender an infant and remain anonymous, but only when the baby is unharmed.
—Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 2024
Ten Hag can quite rightly point to winning two trophies during his time in charge at Old Trafford, more than the six Chelsea managers – caretaker and permanent – who’ve come and gone during his time.
—Ben Church, CNN, 28 Oct. 2024
Many single mothers shoulder the financial responsibility of raising children while also being the primary caretakers, a dynamic that affects their labor market participation and income, according to a recent analysis by the Center for American Progress.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 28 Oct. 2024
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“Caretaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/caretaker. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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caretaker
noun
care·tak·er
ˈke(ə)r-ˌtā-kər
ˈka(ə)r-
: one that takes care of buildings or land often for an absent owner
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