caretaker

noun
UK: /ˈkeəteɪkər/
US: /ˈkerteɪkər/

  1. A person employed to look after a place or people.

    1. The caretaker sweeps the floor every evening after school.
    2. The building caretaker ensures the property is secure and well-maintained around the clock.

  2. Someone who takes care of sick or old people.

    1. My grandma's caretaker is a very kind woman, and I appreciate her help.
    2. The caretaker provided dedicated support and attention to the elderly patient's daily needs.

  3. A person who is temporarily performing the duties of a role.

    1. He was appointed as caretaker manager until a permanent replacement is found.
    2. The caretaker government will oversee the country's affairs until the new elections.

Synonyms

guardian steward superintendent attendant temporary custodian keeper
caretaker adjective

  1. Acting in a temporary capacity.

    1. The caretaker boss is only here for a few months.
    2. The caretaker administration focused solely on maintaining stability.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "caretaker" in English means: A person employed to look after a place or people., Someone who takes care of sick or old people., A person who is temporarily performing the duties of a role..

The phonetic transcription of "caretaker" is /ˈkeəteɪkər/ in British English and /ˈkerteɪkər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "caretaker": guardian, steward, superintendent, attendant, temporary, custodian, keeper.

Example usage of "caretaker": "The caretaker sweeps the floor every evening after school.". More examples on the page.