What is another word for nanny?

Pronunciation: [nˈani] (IPA)

A nanny is a caregiver who looks after children in their home. Other words that can be used interchangeably include babysitter, childminder, au pair, sitter, governess, nursemaid, child care provider, and caregiver. Babysitters usually work on an on-demand or short-term basis, while au pairs are typically young foreigners living with a host family. A governess is a live-in teacher, while a nursemaid is responsible for the hygiene and well-being of the children. Child care providers usually work in daycare centers or preschools. In summary, the term nanny refers to a person who looks after children in their home, while other synonyms for the word have slightly different connotations and nuances.

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Usage examples for Nanny

Her father at this time makes the following notation in his diary: This day nanny sent part of her composition to London to be printed.
"The Story of Our Hymns"
Ernest Edwin Ryden
But nobody heard or heeded nanny-she was only the little orphan "help" girl at Ingleside.
"Lucy Maud Montgomery Short Stories, 1905 to 1906"
Lucy Maud Montgomery
nanny never resented this-it was all a matter of course to her; but on this Christmas Eve her heart was broken because she thought that nobody remembered Miss Avis.
"Lucy Maud Montgomery Short Stories, 1905 to 1906"
Lucy Maud Montgomery

Famous quotes with Nanny

  • I'd lose my mind if I heard my kid call the nanny Mommy.
    Toni Braxton
  • I had two children. I had a nanny to manage my kids.
    Leslie Caron
  • I never wanted Mary Poppins to be my nanny. I wanted to be her when I grew up.
    Anita Diament
  • I had one nanny who made me sit in front of a bowl of porridge for three or four days running when I refused to eat it. I remember being very unhappy about that.
    Anjelica Huston
  • I used to babysit a lot, and I used to be a nanny.
    Moira Kelly

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