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
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April 16, 2024 The stately residence in Nashville's Oak Hill, listed for $9.7 million, spans more than 12,000 square feet with a secret passage, an au pair apartment, and a heated pool.
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2024
Authorities were alerted to the home after a 911 call made by Juliana Peres Magalhaes, who worked as Banfield’s au pair.
—Liam Quinn, Peoplemag, 3 Apr. 2024
Households that employ nannies, au pairs, and babysitters may find O useful as well, Lirio Marcelo said.
—Rachyl Jones, Fortune, 2 Feb. 2024
As of 2023, the State Department said there were about 29,000 au pairs living in the U.S.
At an average cost of $25,000 a year, regardless of how many children a family has, au pairs can be more affordable than most full-time nannies or day care, according to CulturalCare.com.
—Alexis Christoforous, ABC News, 26 Jan. 2024
The apartment above the garage boasts its own water views and would be ideal as a suite for in-laws, an au pair or private office.
—Mary Carole McCauley, Baltimore Sun, 1 Feb. 2024
The couple also allegedly spent their investors’ funds on a Range Rover, luxury handbags, jewelry, an au pair, boat rentals and snowmobile adventures, according to the complaint.
—Natalie Kainz, NBC News, 23 Jan. 2024
The third floor, perfect for use an in-law residence, au pair suite or teen hangout, is spacious with a bedroom, a full bath, an entertainment or living room area and additional storage.
—Karen A. Avitabile, Hartford Courant, 14 Jan. 2024
Immigrants are heavily represented in the care sector, as nannies, au pairs, home health aides, and nursing-home assistants.
—Irina Ivanova, Fortune, 6 Feb. 2024
Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2024
Authorities were alerted to the home after a 911 call made by Juliana Peres Magalhaes, who worked as Banfield’s au pair.
—Liam Quinn, Peoplemag, 3 Apr. 2024
Households that employ nannies, au pairs, and babysitters may find O useful as well, Lirio Marcelo said.
—Rachyl Jones, Fortune, 2 Feb. 2024
As of 2023, the State Department said there were about 29,000 au pairs living in the U.S.
At an average cost of $25,000 a year, regardless of how many children a family has, au pairs can be more affordable than most full-time nannies or day care, according to CulturalCare.com.
—Alexis Christoforous, ABC News, 26 Jan. 2024
The apartment above the garage boasts its own water views and would be ideal as a suite for in-laws, an au pair or private office.
—Mary Carole McCauley, Baltimore Sun, 1 Feb. 2024
The couple also allegedly spent their investors’ funds on a Range Rover, luxury handbags, jewelry, an au pair, boat rentals and snowmobile adventures, according to the complaint.
—Natalie Kainz, NBC News, 23 Jan. 2024
The third floor, perfect for use an in-law residence, au pair suite or teen hangout, is spacious with a bedroom, a full bath, an entertainment or living room area and additional storage.
—Karen A. Avitabile, Hartford Courant, 14 Jan. 2024
Immigrants are heavily represented in the care sector, as nannies, au pairs, home health aides, and nursing-home assistants.
—Irina Ivanova, Fortune, 6 Feb. 2024
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“Au pair.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/au%20pair. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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