nanny

noun

nan·​ny ˈna-nē 

variants or less commonly nannie

plural nannies

: a child's nurse or caregiver

Synonyms of nanny

• nurse
• sitter

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

Elaine Rossi, a part-time nanny for the Clancy family, said Lindsay Clancy told her about having postpartum issues. — Andi Babineau, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026

On Wednesday, the jury heard from a nanny who started working for the Clancy family in September 2022. — Kristina Rex, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026

But the nanny never worried the Massachusetts mother might be a danger to her children or to herself. — Michael Casey, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026

And for the youngest guests, Kokomo also has a Kids Club, Teens Club, and complimentary nanny services. — Sarah Farag, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

probably of baby-talk origin

First Known Use

1785, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing nanny

• nanny goat

Rhymes for nanny

• canny
• cranny
• fanny
• grannie
• granny
• nannie
• tympani
• uncanny

Kids Definition

nanny

noun

nan·​ny ˈnan-ē 

: a woman who is paid to care for a young child usually in the child's home