WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2025
ˈday ˌcare, n. [uncountable]
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025- daytime care for children who are too young to go to school, for the elderly, or for those with health problems.
day′ care′,
day-care (dā′kâr′),USA pronunciation adj.
- supervised daytime care for preschool children, the elderly, or those with chronic disabilities, usually provided at a center outside the home.
- 1940–45
day-care (dā′kâr′),USA pronunciation adj.
- of, pertaining to, or providing day care:day-care center; day-care program.
- 1960–65
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