sitter
ˈsɪt.ər
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Definition of sitter - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
childcareUSperson who cares for children temporarilyUS
  • The sitter arrived early to play with the kids..
babysitter caregiver
2.
modelperson posing for a portrait or photograph
  • The artist instructed the sitter to hold a serene pose..
model poser
3.
sportsvery easy scoring chance in sports
  • He missed a sitter in the final minutes.
gimme
4.
broody henhen sitting on eggs to hatch them
  • The farmer checked on the sitter daily.
brooder incubator
5.
séanceDatedparticipant in a séance other than the mediumDated
  • The sitter felt a chill during the séance.
attendee participant
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Images of sitter

  • sitter: hen sitting on eggs to hatch them
    hen sitting on eggs to hatch them

Expressions with sitter

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person who takes care of old people
The elderly sitter helped Grandma with her daily tasks.
person who takes care of a house while the owner is away
The house sitter watered the plants and collected the mail daily.
person caring for pets when owners are away
The pet sitter fed the cats every morning.
individual who remains undecided in decisions
She was a fence-sitter in the election.
person who cares for a dog temporarily
The dog-sitter fed and walked Max every day.
fail to score an easy goal or point in a game
You missed a sitter in the last minute of the match!

Origin of sitter

Old English, sittan (to sit)

Examples of sitter in a sentence

  • Finding a reliable sitter can be challenging.
  • The photographer praised the sitter for their patience.
  • The sitter remained still for hours during the painting session.
  • The striker couldn't believe he missed the sitter.
  • Fans groaned as the sitter was squandered.
  • The sitter remained still, warming the eggs beneath her.

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  1. French:baby-sitter, modèle, ...
  2. German:Babysitter, Modell, ...
  3. Italian:babysitter, modello, ...
  4. Spanish:niñera, modelo, ...
  5. Portuguese:babá, posador, ...
  6. Chinese:临时保姆, 模特, ...
  7. Japanese:ベビーシッター, モデル, ...
  8. Arabic:جليسَة أَطْفال, شَخْص يُوضَع لِلرَّسْم, ...
  9. Hebrew:בֵּייבִּיסִיטֶר, דּוּגְמָן, ...
  10. Russian:няня, натурщик, ...
  11. Ukrainian:няня, модель, ...
  12. Hindi:आया, मॉडल, ...

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