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nanny

noun

ˈna-nē How to pronounce nanny (audio)
variants also nannie
Definition of nannynext
as in nurse
a girl or woman employed to care for a young child or children wrote a memoir recounting her days as a nanny for the rich and often indiscreet

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Recent Examples of nanny The country’s parents need comprehensive reform, not this kind of regressive, zero-sum nanny-statism. — Annie Lowrey, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2026 Finally, acting on a tip that Jon and Yarberry had split, a new investigator on the case traveled to Costa Rica in 2025 to interview the former nanny, obtaining information that led to Jon’s arrest. — Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2026 Often, this includes a retinue of staff — assistants, nannies, security guards — involved in the raising and protection of children. — Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 14 Sep. 2026 Like many house managers, Thompson started as a nanny and expanded into family home operations. — Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nanny
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nanny
  1. nurse
  2. sitter
Noun
  • But for the registered nurse, who dons a Hello Kitty badge reel at work, nostalgia was part of the card’s appeal.
    — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Aesthetic nurse specialist Roxette Romanes of SkinSpirit’s Roslyn Heights location said ZO’s economics are broadly similar to those of other professional skincare brands the clinic carries.
    — Bilin Lin, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of nurse
Noun
  • Children in the playground at my school would shout ‘Rosenthal’ when anyone missed a sitter.
    — Amitai Winehouse, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Last summer, Gardner’s friend and cat sitter Joanie began giving them sound baths while Gardner was away.
    — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of sitter

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“Nanny.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nanny. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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