nanny - Definition & Meaning | Lingo Dictionary

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a woman whose job is to take care of a child in its own homea woman whose job is to take care of a child in its own home

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Synonyms

nursemaid nurse

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Plural

nannies

1

a woman whose job is to take care of a child in its own home

The family hired a nanny to care for their toddler while they were at work.
As a professional nanny, she had years of experience in childcare and early childhood education.
The nanny took the children to the park every afternoon for playtime and fresh air.
She trusted the nanny to prepare meals and help with homework after school.
The nanny lived with the family and provided round-the-clock care for their newborn.

Synonyms:

nursemaid nurse

2

a female goat, especially one kept for milk or breeding

The farmer led the nanny into the barn for milking.
Nannies are often kept for milk production.
The children fed the nanny some fresh hay.
The herd consisted of several nannies and one billy.
The farmer checked the health of each nanny in the flock.

Synonyms:

nanny-goat she-goat