house sitter
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Definition
Noun: A person who temporarily lives in and takes care of a house while the owner or usual resident is away, typically as a favor or without a formal payment.
Usage
The term "house sitter" refers specifically to the person performing the task. It describes a role of responsibility and trust. * We need to find a house sitter to water the plants and collect the mail while we're on vacation. * The house sitter called to report that everything was fine at the property.
Advanced Usage
- The role implies a temporary, residential form of caretaking, focusing on security, maintenance, and basic upkeep in the owner's absence.
- While the reference context mentions "usually without an exchange of money," house sitting can also be a formal arrangement involving payment or an exchange of services (e.g., free accommodation in return for caretaking).
Variants and Related Words
- House-sit (verb): The action of performing the duties of a house sitter.
- My cousin agreed to house-sit for us next month.
- House sitting (noun/gerund): The activity or practice of being a house sitter.
- She has a lot of experience in house sitting.
Synonyms
- Caretaker (in this specific, residential context)
- Home watcher
Related Phrases
- To sit a house: A less common phrasal verb form meaning to house-sit.
- He's sitting the house for his neighbors.
Noun
- a custodian who lives in and cares for a house while the regular occupant is away (usually without an exchange of money)