caretaker

Word parts

care + taker

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈkɛrˌteɪ.kɚ/
• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈkɛəˌteɪ.kə/

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Noun

Singular caretaker

Plural caretakers

1. (countable) A caretaker is someone who takes care of something.

   A child's caretakers are his parents.

Related words

• care
• taker