LookItUp

nanny

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈnæni/

nanny means: A person, usually a woman, paid to look after children in their home.

noun

CHILD CARE WORKERB1

A person, usually a woman, paid to look after children in their home.

  • The nanny took the children to the park.
  • We hired a nanny when I returned to work.
  • Their nannies stayed with the families during the holidays.

Similar words: childminder

Common phrases: hire a nanny, live-in nanny, full-time nanny

Questions about nanny

What does nanny mean?

A person, usually a woman, paid to look after children in their home.

What is nanny in other languages?

Türkçe: dadı · Español: niñera · Français: nounou · Deutsch: Kindermädchen · Italiano: bambinaia · 日本語: 乳母

How do you pronounce nanny?

It is pronounced /ˈnæni/.

How do you use nanny in a sentence?

The nanny took the children to the park. We hired a nanny when I returned to work.

Learn nanny while you read

LookItUp shows the meaning that fits your sentence, in your language, and turns new words into quick practice cards.

Coming soon on the App Store LookItUp app for iPhone and iPad

nanny in other languages

More words