Definitions

1. verb

to take care of a house and its belongings in the owner’s absence, typically in exchange for free accommodation

“She housesits for her friends while they’re on vacation.”

2. noun

the act of taking care of a house and its belongings in the owner’s absence

“She is going to take on a housesit for the summer.”

3. noun

a house that is being taken care of by someone in the owner’s absence

“The housesit is available for rent during the holidays.”