Definition of au pair
au pairs
play \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
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Origin and Etymology of au pair
French, on even terms
First Known Use: 1918
AU PAIR Defined for English Language Learners
au pair
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Definition of au pair for English Language Learners
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: a young person (usually a young woman) from a foreign country who lives with a family and helps to care for children and do housework in return for the opportunity to learn the family's language
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