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ayahs

noun

plural of ayah
as in amahs

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  1. nurses
  2. nannies
  3. nursemaids
  4. babysitters
Noun
  • Flight attendants, pilots, and nurses all highly recommend compression socks because of their ability to improve circulation, reduce soreness, and curb the very serious risk of developing blood clots as a result of prolonged immobility.
    — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Those excluded were primarily nurses, cooks and janitors stationed at state hospitals and prisons.
    — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of nurses
Noun
  • Often, this includes a retinue of staff — assistants, nannies, security guards — involved in the raising and protection of children.
    — Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 14 Sep. 2026
  • The filing accused Thomas of having refused to allow nannies into his house with his daughter, including one assigned by the court, and of using drugs.
    — Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of nannies
Noun
  • Providing relief and contrast are the sisters, daughters, mothers, wives, mistresses, and nursemaids, all of whom also have views on ideal social order.
    — Adam Begley, The Atlantic, 1 Dec. 2025
Definition of nursemaids
Noun
  • These precautions should apply anywhere children spend time, including the homes of babysitters, grandparents, neighbors, and other family members and friends.
    — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026
  • The two are part of the original four babysitters, along with Kristy and Mary Anne.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of babysitters
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