Synonyms of nanny

nanny

noun

ˈna-nē 

variants also nannie

as in nurse

a girl or woman employed to care for a young child or children

wrote a memoir recounting her days as a nanny for the rich and often indiscreet

Synonyms & Similar Words

• nurse
• sitter
• babysitter
• nursemaid
• nurser
• dry nurse
• amah
• ayah
• au pair
• mammy
• bonne
• governess
• duenna
• mademoiselle
• fraulein

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of nanny

The country’s parents need comprehensive reform, not this kind of regressive, zero-sum nanny-statism. — Annie Lowrey, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2026

Finally, acting on a tip that Jon and Yarberry had split, a new investigator on the case traveled to Costa Rica in 2025 to interview the former nanny, obtaining information that led to Jon’s arrest. — Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2026

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

Like many house managers, Thompson started as a nanny and expanded into family home operations. — Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026