Definition of CARETAKING

caretaking

Plural: caretakings

Noun

  • The act of taking care or taking charge of something.
  • Caregiving.

Examples

  • Caretaking of the extensive grounds is a major expense for the museum foundation.

Origin / Etymology

From care + taking.

Scrabble Score: 17

caretaking: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
caretaking: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
caretaking: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 20

caretaking: valid Words With Friends Word