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US/ˈker.teɪ.kər/
UK/ˈkeə.teɪ.kə/
a person whose job is to look after a building, land or property
In context
The school caretaker locks all the doors at six every evening.
A caretaker lives in a small house next to the old estate.
Please report any broken lights to the caretaker.
Words that go with caretaker
noun + noun
- school caretakerThe school caretaker fixed the broken window.
- building caretakerThe building caretaker has keys to every room.
verb + noun
- hire a caretakerThe owners hired a caretaker to watch the property.
adjective + noun
- resident caretakerA resident caretaker looks after the holiday cottages.
noun + preposition
- caretaker of the propertyHe is the caretaker of the property while the owners are abroad.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
My grandmother needs a caretaker.Correct: My grandmother needs a caregiver.