noun
childcare
noun
1
The supervision and care of young children, especially while their parents are working.
"Finding affordable childcare was a struggle for the young family."
"She dropped the kids off at childcare before heading to the office."
How to Use Childcare
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishLooking after young children, or a facility/service that does this while parents are away.
Common pairings
childcare costs
childcare center
affordable childcare
Word Forms
childcares plural
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Etymology
A straightforward compound of "child" and "care."