Sitter

/ˈsɪtər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person who takes care of someone else's child or pet for a temporary period.

She works as a babysitter, often watching children on weekends.

A person who is sitting, especially during a portrait session or for a photograph.

The artist asked the sitter to change poses frequently to capture different expressions.

A person or tool that stays in a particular position, often used in a specific context such as 'sitter' in photography.

The cat is a natural sitter, remaining still for hours while watching birds outside.

Derived from the verb 'sit', indicating one who sits.

baby sitter

A person who looks after children.

sitter for a portrait

A person who poses for an artist.

sitter's job

The duty of a person who watches over something or someone.

sit

To rest with the body supported by the buttocks.

sitting

The action of being seated.

A person who is passive or dawdles.

Don't be a sitter; get involved!

A person who is easygoing and relaxed.

She's such a sitter; she never rushes.