noun ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Daytime supervision, usually of children or pets. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   childcare during the day while parents work wordnet
3. 3
   A daycare centre. countable, uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

babysittingbabysittingday care

Example

More examples

"Children were recruited from urban daycare centers."

Etymology

From day + care.

Related phrases

daycare centerdaycare centre

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