sitter

//ˈsɪtər//
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Noun

sitterSingular
sittersPlural
1

A person who looks after children, pets, or a house while the parents or owners are away.

We hired a sitter to look after our dog while we were on vacation.

2

A person who poses for a portrait or photograph.

The artist asked the sitter to hold still for a few more minutes.

3

A bird, especially a hen, that sits on eggs to hatch them.

This hen is a good sitter and will hatch the eggs in about three weeks.

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