Babysitter (noun)

A person, usually a teenager or young adult, who is employed to take care of a child or children for a short period of time, usually in the absence of the parents.

Origin:

It is a blend of the words "baby" and "sitter" meaning a person who takes care of a child for a short period of time.

Examples:

1. She hires a babysitter to watch her children while she is at work.
2. He is a reliable babysitter who is always on time.
3. I need to find a babysitter for tonight, do you know anyone?
4. The babysitter was responsible for putting the children to bed and making sure they were safe.
5. She was a responsible babysitter and followed the parents' instructions to the letter.