Synonyms for
Nanny
Definition
a person, typically a woman, employed to care for a child in its own home
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Formal
Informal
Antonyms
Common collocations
- live-in nanny
- part-time nanny
- full-time nanny
- seeking a nanny
- hiring a nanny
- nanny services
- nanny agency
- nanny share
Word family
noun nanny
Usage note
While 'nanny' can refer to any caregiver for children, it often implies a more professional and long-term role than 'babysitter'. The term can also be used humorously or disparagingly to refer to an overprotective mother.
Example sentences
- My mom hired a nanny to take care of my little brother.
- The nanny was very patient and kind with the children.
- The nanny read stories to the kids before putting them to bed.
- The nanny helped the children with their homework.
- The nanny prepared meals for the children.
Quotes
If you want to change the world, go home and love your family. - Mother Teresa
A mother is a person who seeing there are only four pieces of pie for five people, promptly announces she never did care for pie. - Tenneva Jordan
The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched - they must be felt with the heart. - Helen Keller