backupcare
nounUK /ˈbækʌp keə/
US /ˈbækʌp ker/
Extra help that takes care of someone when the usual person cannot.
The family hired backupcare when the regular babysitter got sick.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A service that provides temporary help for an elderly or disabled person.
Backupcare gave the caregiver a much-needed day off.
3. A plan or person kept ready in case the main one is unavailable.
The company set up backupcare for employees with sick children.
4. Short-term help arranged in an emergency.
Backupcare was called in when the nurse could not come.