childcare (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈtʃaɪldkeər/
Definition
The care of children, especially by a day-care center or babysitter, when parents are working or otherwise unable to care for them.
Examples
The government offers subsidies to help with the cost of childcare.
She decided to take a break from her career to focus on childcare.
Finding affordable and reliable childcare is a major challenge for many families.
How to Use childcare
- childcare for (prepositional phrase)
- Specifying who the care is intended for. — "The company provides childcare for employees' children."
- childcare services (collocation)
- The professional provision of care for children. — "We researched various childcare services before choosing a daycare."
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