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nanny

noun

ˈna-nē

variants also nannie

Definition of nanny

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

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Recent Examples of nanny This ‘60s film about a magical nanny is one of the few that is slow-paced and G-rated enough to be kid-friendly. — Anna Earl, Parents, 15 Oct. 2026 The plot follows a wealthy family whose lives fall apart after their young nanny disappears during a summer holiday and the family’s secrets and buried guilt rise to the surface. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026 According to police, the nanny and the child were in the crosswalk when they were struck. — Katie Houlis, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026 However, despite the focus on family, Kylie also made a point to share that the family does, in fact, employ a nanny. — Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nanny

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Most of the nurses the director has met came from rural villages to the cities for work.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
Frequent school guidance counselor, nurse or social worker visits may also be needed.

— Nikki R Wooten, The Conversation, 9 Oct. 2026

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This was redone as the racing line here is toward the right, and when this happens (in whatever direction), the pole-sitter is granted the grippiest side of the grid to start from as an extra reward for their speed.

— Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026
Working with a large format camera that dictated the pace of each shoot, Verbeeck introduced herself to potential sitters with open calls to schools, clubs, youth groups and local organizers.

— Zoe Whitfield, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2026

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