Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
nanny
noun
/ˈnæni/
Definition
A nanny is a person employed to take care of children in a family’s home.
Examples
- She hired a nanny to help care for her three children.
- The nanny took the kids to the park every afternoon.
- Many families rely on a nanny for after-school childcare.
Meaning
Nannies provide childcare and generally look after children, either while their parents are at work or in other situations.
Synonyms
- babysitter
- childminder
- au pair
- caretaker
