baby minder
Definition
Noun: A person whose job is to care for young children in their own home, typically while the children's parents are at work or otherwise occupied.
Usage
This term refers specifically to a childcare provider who operates from their own residence, not the child's home. It is a compound noun formed from "baby" and "minder."
Examples
- Noun:
- We found a reliable baby minder who lives just two streets away.
- She worked as a baby minder for over ten years, caring for several children in her home.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in British English and is synonymous with "childminder." It implies a more informal, home-based setting compared to a formal daycare center or nursery.
- "to use a baby minder": to employ someone for this type of childcare.
- Many parents in the neighborhood use a baby minder because it offers a home-like environment.
Variants and Related Words
- Childminder (n): A more general and commonly used synonym in British English for a person who looks after children in their own home.
- Babysitter (n): A person who temporarily cares for a child, usually in the child's own home and often during the evening. (Note: This implies temporary, short-term care, unlike the more regular arrangement of a baby minder).
- Nanny (n): A person employed to care for children in their own home, typically living with the family.
Synonyms
- Childcare provider
- Day carer (in a home setting)
Notes
- The concept is a single, specific job role. The hyphenated form "baby-minder" is also sometimes seen, but "baby minder" (as two words) is standard for the noun.
- This role may involve caring for multiple children from different families and often includes tasks like preparing meals and organizing activities.
Noun
-
a person who looks after babies (usually in the person's own home) while the babys' parents are working
Khám phá thêm
Các từ liên quan
Từ đồng nghĩa
Từ gần giống
Từ chứa "baby minder"
