Caretaker Definition

kârtākər
caretakers
noun
A person hired to take care of something or someone, esp. of a house, estate, etc. for an owner who is not always in residence; custodian.
Webster's New World
A person temporarily carrying out the duties as of an office.
Webster's New World

A person who takes care of someone else; often, specif., caregiver.

Webster's New World
adjective
Holding power temporarily; interim.
A caretaker government.
Webster's New World

Temporary, on a short term basis.

Johnson had to be drafted in as the caretaker manager after Hewlett resigned without warning the day before the final.
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Other Word Forms of Caretaker

Noun

Singular:
caretaker
Plural:
caretakers

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