childcare
noun/tʃaɪldˌkɛr/
Frequency rank: #8,556 most common English word
Meaning
the supervision and nurturing of young children, especially while parents are at work.
Example sentence
She found it difficult to balance work and childcare responsibilities after returning from maternity leave.
Synonyms & related words
- babysitting
- daycare
- caregiving
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