day care

A form of daycare — Daytime supervision, usually of children or pets.

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Meanings

nounday care (countable and uncountable, plural day cares)

plural day cares

  1. alternativecountableuncountableAlternative form of daycare.

Synonyms & antonyms

nounchildcare during the day while parents work

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