variants
or less commonly nannie
plural nannies
: a child's nurse or caregiver
Synonyms
Examples of nanny in a Sentence
When I was growing up, I had a nanny.
wrote a memoir recounting her days as a nanny for the rich and often indiscreet
Recent Examples on the Web
On the stand, the children's nanny, Lauren Almeida, recalled her gnawing sense of dread.
—
Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2024
Our nanny cooks lunch for the baby during the week; this is typically a mixture of roasted veggies and a grain.
—Bon Appétit Contributor, Bon Appétit, 4 Apr. 2024
The offering takes a hands-on approach and can charter your yacht, find your kid a nanny, or source your favorite chocolate via a 24/7 WhatsApp service.
—Anna Kim, Robb Report, 22 Feb. 2024
Including posing as a Scottish nanny. 'Funny Girl' Oct. 15-20, 2024
Featuring one of the most iconic scores of all time, this classic show is the ultimate love letter to theater.
—The Arizona Republic, 4 Mar. 2024
Just 18 months later, Diane Elizabeth died following a tragic accident in a pool while in the care of a nanny.
—Alex Gurley, Peoplemag, 3 Mar. 2024
The already-expensive option of a nanny has also gotten more expensive.
—Matt Egan, CNN, 2 Mar. 2024
Image Until the pandemic hit, Ms. Lucas, originally from Westfield, Pa., had worked as a nanny in Florida.
—Rosalie R. Radomsky, New York Times, 1 Mar. 2024
Brown, a former nanny, started working with Matt this year.
—Nancy Cutler, USA TODAY, 7 Mar. 2024
Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2024
Our nanny cooks lunch for the baby during the week; this is typically a mixture of roasted veggies and a grain.
—Bon Appétit Contributor, Bon Appétit, 4 Apr. 2024
The offering takes a hands-on approach and can charter your yacht, find your kid a nanny, or source your favorite chocolate via a 24/7 WhatsApp service.
—Anna Kim, Robb Report, 22 Feb. 2024
Including posing as a Scottish nanny. 'Funny Girl' Oct. 15-20, 2024
Featuring one of the most iconic scores of all time, this classic show is the ultimate love letter to theater.
—The Arizona Republic, 4 Mar. 2024
Just 18 months later, Diane Elizabeth died following a tragic accident in a pool while in the care of a nanny.
—Alex Gurley, Peoplemag, 3 Mar. 2024
The already-expensive option of a nanny has also gotten more expensive.
—Matt Egan, CNN, 2 Mar. 2024
Image Until the pandemic hit, Ms. Lucas, originally from Westfield, Pa., had worked as a nanny in Florida.
—Rosalie R. Radomsky, New York Times, 1 Mar. 2024
Brown, a former nanny, started working with Matt this year.
—Nancy Cutler, USA TODAY, 7 Mar. 2024
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“Nanny.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nanny. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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nanny
noun
nan·ny
ˈnan-ē 
: a woman who is paid to care for a young child usually in the child's home
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