childcare

child·care

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [chahyld-kair]
- /ˈtʃaɪldˌkɛər/
- /ˈtʃaɪld.keər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [chahyld-kair]
- /ˈtʃaɪldˌkɛər/

Definitions of childcare word

uncountable noun childcare Childcare refers to looking after children, and to the facilities which help parents to do so. 3
noun childcare care provided for children without homes (or with a seriously disturbed home life) by a local authority 3
noun childcare care and supervision of children whose parents are working, provided by a childminder or local authority 3
noun childcare the care or supervision of another's child, especially at a day-care center. 1
adjective childcare Also, child-care. of, relating to, or providing childcare. 1
noun childcare The act, practice, or occupation of supervising and taking care of young children. 1

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Origin of childcare

First appearance:

before 1910

One of the 15% newest English words

First recorded in 1910-15; child + care

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Parts of speech for Childcare

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Childcare

childcare popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

childcare usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for childcare

noun childcare

care — If you care about something, you feel that it is important and are concerned about it.
daycare — occupation, treatment, or supervision during the working day for people who might be at risk if left on their own, or whose usual carers need daytime relief
babysitting — to take charge of a child while the parents are temporarily away.
playgroup — a group of small children, especially preschoolers, organized for play or play activities and supervised by adult volunteers.
supervision — the act or function of supervising; superintendence.

All 5 Synonyms of childcare