caretaker

IPA: kˈɛrteɪkɝ

Someone who takes care of a place or thing; someone looking after a place, or responsible for keeping it in good repair.
Someone who takes care of a person; a parent, carer or other guardian.

Examples of "caretaker" in Sentences

This caretaker is sacrificing her life to do this.
The boys 'sole caretaker is Elaine, who also acts as their surrogate mother.
It may be that a caretaker is deeply concerned for a depressed friend, but struggles to imagine their experience.
The use of the word "caretaker" suggests Mr. Ahmadinejad's task as head of the oil ministry might be only temporary.
Her imitation of a human caretaker is providing scientists with new insight into social learning and the evolution of speech.
'Women can be more prone, simply because they are biologically programmed to be nurturers and to have what we call a caretaker personality.
The primary caretaker is considered to hold a very special place in the child's affections, distinct from his attachments to others (Bowlby, J 1969).
And the fact that he ` s in Kentucky with his family means he ` s willing to build what I call a caretaker support network, where there are people to back her up and make her feel like she has family around.