housesat

/ˈhaʊsɪzæt/

Definitions

1. verb

past tense of ‘house’, meaning to take care of someone’s home or property, often in exchange for accommodation.

“After housesitting for her neighbors, she decided to become a full-time housesitter.”

2. noun

a person who takes care of someone’s home or property, often in exchange for accommodation.

“The couple worked as housesats for their friends’ vacation home.”

Synonyms

  • housekeeper
  • housesitter

Antonyms

  • squatter