nanny

noun

nan·​ny ˈna-nē How to pronounce nanny (audio)
variants or less commonly nannie
plural nannies
Synonyms of nannynext
: a child's nurse or caregiver

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When I was growing up, I had a nanny. wrote a memoir recounting her days as a nanny for the rich and often indiscreet
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The second woman’s family confirmed to reporters that the 21-year-old, named Aleida Romero Victorio, worked for the couple as a nanny. — Rocío Muñoz-Ledo, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026 Jonathan Meléndez, keyboardist for the Mexican group Camilo Séptimo, his wife, 3-year-old daughter, and nanny were found murdered at their home near Mexico City, according to a statement from the State of Mexico Prosecutor’s Office and CNN. — Jem Aswad, Variety, 3 Sep. 2026 The filing accused Thomas of having refused to allow nannies into his house with his daughter, including one assigned by the court, and of using drugs. — Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Aug. 2026 In September of that year, the former couple hired a nanny, Elaine Rossi, to care for their kids. — Emma Banks, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nanny

Word History

Etymology

probably of baby-talk origin

First Known Use

1785, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of nanny was in 1785

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“Nanny.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nanny. Accessed 7 Sep. 2026.

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nanny

noun
nan·​ny ˈnan-ē How to pronounce nanny (audio)
: a woman who is paid to care for a young child usually in the child's home
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