(transitive, intransitive) To watch or tend someone else's child for a period of time, often for money.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of babysit

present participle of babysit

The work of a babysitter; the care of children in the temporary absence of their parents or guardians.

plural of babysitting

(nonstandard) simple past tense and past participle of babysit

A group of families who share the task of babysitting on a rotational, or other equalising basis.

plural of babysitting circle

plural of babysitter

A person who cares for one or more babies or children for a short period of time in place of their legal guardians.