house sitter

noun

: a person who occupies a dwelling to provide security and maintenance while the tenant is away
house-sit
ˈhau̇(s)-ˌsit How to pronounce house sitter (audio)
intransitive verb
house-sitting
ˈhau̇s-ˌsi-tiŋ How to pronounce house sitter (audio)
noun

Examples of house sitter in a Sentence

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Justine urged her father to check with Nancy’s house sitter, Paul Collins. — Dateline Nbc, NBC news, 9 July 2025 Noel described the nature of Nancy’s relationship with the house sitter as hazy. — Veronica Fulton, NBC News, 3 Nov. 2024 Otherwise, have a friend or house sitter visit the home regularly, turning on lights in different parts of the home with each visit. — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2026 Use this Rover reward towards dog walking, getting a house sitter, boarding, doggy day care, quick drop-in visits, or even dog training. — Julia Forbes, Wired News, 25 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for house sitter

Word History

First Known Use

1950, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of house sitter was in 1950

Rhymes for house sitter

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“House sitter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/house%20sitter. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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