childminding
|child-mind-ing|
B2
/ˈtʃaɪldˌmaɪndɪŋ/
(childmind)
caring for children
Etymology
Etymology Information
'childminding' originates from English, combining 'child' meaning 'a young human being' and 'mind' meaning 'to look after or care for'.
Historical Evolution
'childminding' evolved from the practice of 'minding' children, which was a common term in the 19th century for looking after children.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to look after children', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the activity or profession of looking after children, typically in the child's own home.
She started childminding to earn extra income.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/02/27 11:18