Vocabulary Entry

nanny

|noun • verb

noun

A person, usually a woman, employed to care for a child in its own home.

Example Sentences

"The nanny took the children to the park for an afternoon of fun."

"Her nanny taught her how to read before she started school."

"They hired a nanny to help with the twins while they were at work."

verb

Example Sentences

"She decided to nanny for a family during her summer break."

"He often nanny-ed for his neighbors when they went out."

"After college, she chose to nanny for several years before pursuing her career."