au pair

noun

ˈō-ˈper 

plural au pairs ˈō-ˈperz 

: a usually young foreign person who cares for children and does domestic work for a family in return for room and board and the opportunity to learn the family's language

Examples of au pair in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Gron is a returning au pair who previously worked with families in Pennsylvania and New York. — Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Nov. 2026

In 1957, Sommer moved to London and became an au pair for the family of actress Vicki Michelle. — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 29 Oct. 2026

This includes — but is not limited to — professors, scholars, research assistants, students, teachers, au pairs and camp counselors. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2026

Her next book, The Country Life (1997), follows a Londoner who leaves behind city life to work as an au pair for a family in a tiny village in Sussex. — René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

French, on even terms

First Known Use

1934, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for au pair

• abwehr
• affair
• affaire
• airfare
• altair
• armchair
• aware
• beware
• bugbear
• carfare
• childcare
• compare