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Caretaker

/ˈkɛəˌteɪ.kə/

Someone who takes care of a place or thing; someone looking after a place, or responsible for keeping it in good repair.

📖 Definitions of "Caretaker"

noun
  1. 1

    Someone who takes care of a place or thing; someone looking after a place, or responsible for keeping it in good repair.

  2. 2

    Someone who takes care of a person; a parent, carer or other guardian.

adjective
  1. 1

    Temporary, on a short term basis.

    "Johnson had to be drafted in as the caretaker manager after Hewlett resigned without warning the day before the final."

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