Meaning & Definition of word "Sitter"

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    Sitter

    /ˈsɪtər/

    noun:

    • 1. A person who takes care of someone else's child or pet for a temporary period.
      • Example: She works as a babysitter, often watching children on weekends.
    • 2. A person who is sitting, especially during a portrait session or for a photograph.
      • Example: The artist asked the sitter to change poses frequently to capture different expressions.
    • 3. A person or tool that stays in a particular position, often used in a specific context such as 'sitter' in photography.
      • Example: The cat is a natural sitter, remaining still for hours while watching birds outside.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    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.

    Related Words

    sit:

    To rest with the body supported by the buttocks.

    sitting:

    The action of being seated.

    Slang Meanings of sitter

    Meaning: A person who is passive or dawdles.

    Example Sentence: Don't be a sitter; get involved!

    Meaning: A person who is easygoing and relaxed.

    Example Sentence: She's such a sitter; she never rushes.