Meaning of the word childminder in English

What does childminder mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

childminder

US /ˈtʃaɪldˌmaɪn.dɚ/
UK /ˈtʃaɪldˌmaɪn.dər/
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Noun

a person who is paid to look after children in their own home

Example:
She works as a registered childminder for three local families.
We need to find a reliable childminder before I go back to work.