nursemaid
2 synonyms and 0 antonyms for nursemaid, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A woman employed to care for young children, especially in the past.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Etymology
A compound of nurse and maid.
Full origin of nursemaid →Frequently asked questions
What does “nursemaid” mean?
The word “nursemaid” means a woman employed to care for young children, especially in the past. In plain terms, an old-fashioned term for a woman hired to look after young children.
How do you use “nursemaid” in a sentence?
Here is “nursemaid” used in a sentence: “The nursemaid took the children for their afternoon walk in the park.”
What part of speech is “nursemaid”?
“Nursemaid” is a noun.