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

While Denny is out trick or treating on Halloween with his nanny Cecilia (Adriana Paz, Emilia Pérez), Mark and Abigail’s son goes missing. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026

On more than one occasion, the nannies were seen physically harming the children on camera. — Austin Turner, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026

Children—a rare sight at Trancoso’s small, intimate pousadas but welcome here—are kept busy by a discreet army of private nannies and hotel monitors. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

The identities of several of the other nannies caught on camera engaging in the abuse are not known to law enforcement, according to Sheriff’s Department spokeswoman Nicole Nishida. — James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

probably of baby-talk origin

First Known Use

1785, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing nanny

• nanny cam
• 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