variants
or less commonly nannie
plural nannies
: a child's nurse or caregiver
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
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In the film, Walter portrayed Chessy, the housekeeper and nanny to Nick Parker (played by Dennis Quaid).
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Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Moving between Lucila’s dating life, her job as au pair, her second gig as a food delivery driver, and the community of Latin American nannies that forms her social circle, the film is left with little time to fully establish the contours of her family situation.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 14 May 2026
Now, Lucila works as a nanny for a Spanish woman who doesn’t much hide her dislike for Latin American workers.
—Carlos Aguilar, IndieWire, 13 May 2026
California’s nanny state is taking infantilization to a new level.
—Editorial Board, Washington Post, 12 May 2026
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Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Moving between Lucila’s dating life, her job as au pair, her second gig as a food delivery driver, and the community of Latin American nannies that forms her social circle, the film is left with little time to fully establish the contours of her family situation.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 14 May 2026
Now, Lucila works as a nanny for a Spanish woman who doesn’t much hide her dislike for Latin American workers.
—Carlos Aguilar, IndieWire, 13 May 2026
California’s nanny state is taking infantilization to a new level.
—Editorial Board, Washington Post, 12 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for nanny
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“Nanny.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nanny. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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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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