homesitting (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈhōmˌsiṭiŋ/
Definition
The act of taking care of a home while the owners are away, often including tasks such as watering plants, collecting mail, and keeping an eye on the property.
Examples
The family hired a trusted friend to do some homesitting while they were on their summer vacation.
Homesitting is a great way to earn some extra money, especially if you enjoy taking care of plants and pets.
Before leaving for their trip, the couple made sure to arrange for someone to do some homesitting and keep an eye on their house.
How to Use homesitting
- do some homesitting (phrase)
- to take care of a home while the owners are away — "The family hired a trusted friend to do some homesitting while they were on their summer vacation."
- hire a homesitter (phrase)
- to employ someone to take care of a home while the owners are away — "The couple hired a homesitter to keep an eye on their house and water the plants while they were on their trip."
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