caretime

noun

UK /ˈkeətaɪm/

US /ˈkertaɪm/

A special time when you take care of someone or something.

Every evening is caretime for our pet rabbit.

SYNONYMS

nurture time tending time looking-after time caring time

RELATED WORDS

care attention kindness responsibility routine

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A scheduled period set aside for giving attention to a person in need.

The nurse marked caretime on the patient's daily chart.

3. The time spent maintaining or cleaning something so it stays in good shape.

Sunday morning is caretime for the garden tools.

4. A quiet moment of kindness shared between friends or family.

They had a little caretime together after the long day.