nanny — a person, typically a woman, employed to care for a child in a particular family
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person, typically a woman, employed to care for a child in a particular family
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈnæni/
Example Sentences
- The nanny was so good at bedtime stories that even the parents wanted to listen.
- Mary Poppins is probably the most famous fictional nanny in the world.
- The children loved their nanny so much they didn't want their parents to come back from vacation.
nanny
NOUN[/ˈnæni/]
a person, typically a woman, employed to care for a child in a particular family
Professional childcare provider at work
Granny watches as the nanny teaches Danny!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word emerged in the late 18th century from a child's affectionate term for a caregiver or nursemaid. It developed from childish pronunciations such as 'Nan' or 'Nana', which children found easy to articulate, eventually becoming the standard term for a female domestic servant employed to care for children.
Breakdown
nan (childish word for grandmother or caregiver) + -ny (diminutive/affectionate suffix), forming a familiar term for a nursemaid or governess.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The nanny was so good at bedtime stories that even the parents wanted to listen.”
“Mary Poppins is probably the most famous fictional nanny in the world.”
“The children loved their nanny so much they didn't want their parents to come back from vacation.”
“Finding a qualified nanny who speaks multiple languages can be quite challenging.”
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