noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Living in and taking care of a home when the usual occupants are away. uncountable

Verb

1. 1
   present participle and gerund of homesit form-of, gerund, participle, present

Etymology

Etymology 1

From home + sitting. Compare babysitting.

Etymology 2

From homesit + -ing.

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