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childcare
/ˈtʃaɪld.keər/
[/ˈtʃaɪld.keər/]
care of young children
Intermediatenoun
Definition
The job or activity of looking after children, especially while parents work.
Example
Affordable childcare allowed both parents to keep working without constant worry about their toddler.
Affordable childcare allowed both parents to keep working without constant worry about their toddler.
Etymology
Compound of 'child' and 'care' (Old English 'caru', anxiety, concern).
How & Where It’s Used
Refers to nurseries, childminders, and the general task of minding children.