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Plural of nanny

regular plural

The plural of nanny is nannies.

Forms of nanny

Singularnanny /ˈnæni/
Pluralnannies
Countablecountable

Nannies in a sentence

  • In fact, distinguishing between billies and nannies isn't necessarily a sure thing.1992, Dwight R. Schuh, “Mountain Goat (Oreamnos americanus)”, in Bowhunter's Encyclopedia, page 276. From the entry billy
  • But we think the wealthy are living in Silicon Valley with their Teslas, at-home espresso machines, and live-in nannies.2024, Jessica Hurlbut, “The Pinch of Finances: Jesus, Cut the Ties Money Has on My Heart”, in Unlimited Motherhood: Overcome 12 Limits…. From the entry tesla
  • They tease Emmie that their nannies have to pick up the slack, like making the kids the lunchtime chopped ham and ketchuppy hot dogs.2008, Kirstin Allio, “Clothed, Female Figure”, in Laura Furman, editor, The PEN/O. Henry Prize Stories 2010, New York, N.Y.: Anchor Books…. From the entry ketchuppy
  • Sterilizing powder for soaking nannies; and about two dozen cloth nappy liners or several packets of disposable liners (to throw away after bowel movements or wash when wet only).1986, Carol Howland, The First-time Parent's Survival Guide, Thorsons Publishing Group, →ISBN, page 82. From the entry cloth nappy

Meaning of nanny

  1. noun A child's nurse.
  2. noun A grandmother.
  3. noun A godmother.

Full definition of nanny

Questions about the plural of nanny

What is the plural of nanny?
The plural of nanny is nannies.
Is nanny countable?
Nanny is a countable noun.

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