Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dry-nurse
noun
/ˈdraɪˌnɜrs/
Definition
A person, especially a woman, who takes care of a baby or young child, but does not breastfeed them, instead providing care for the child in other ways.
Examples
- She worked as a dry-nurse for several families, helping to raise their children.
- The dry-nurse ensured that the baby was comfortable and well-fed during her shift.
- After the birth of her child, she hired a dry-nurse to assist with childcare.
Meaning
A dry-nurse is responsible for the general well-being of an infant or young child, fulfilling roles such as feeding, bathing, and playing with them, without providing breast milk.
Synonyms
- nanny
- childcare provider
- au pair
- babysitter
