caretaker
noun
care·tak·er
ˈker-ˌtā-kər 
1
: one that gives physical or emotional care and support
served as caretaker to the younger children
2
: one that takes care of the house or land of an owner who may be absent
3
: one temporarily fulfilling the function of office
a caretaker government
Examples of caretaker in a Sentence
We have a caretaker who watches the place for us while we are away.
hired a caretaker for the mansion during the winter months
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Mike Miller, EW.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Moving forward, caretakers also hope to add additional accessibility features, like sloping ramps and more flat areas with mats.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Apr. 2025
Friends And Caretakers: Increasingly, people choose to leave assets to close friends or caretakers who played a meaningful role in their lives, acknowledging that emotional bonds sometimes outweigh genetic ties.
—Ashley Case, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Cancer: Enzo De Luca Being the sensitive and affectionate plumber from Staten Island who steals Diana’s heart means that Enzo is a caretaker who nurtures his partner like any Cancer would.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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“Caretaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/caretaker. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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caretaker
noun
care·tak·er
ˈke(ə)r-ˌtā-kər
ˈka(ə)r-
: one that takes care of buildings or land often for an absent owner
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