nursemaid
Nursemaid (noun) means a woman employed to care for young children, especially in the past. Example: “The nursemaid took the children for their afternoon walk in the park.”
How to use nursemaid
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn old-fashioned term for a woman hired to look after young children.
Somewhat dated; "nanny" is the common modern equivalent.
Word forms
nursemaided past tense, nursemaids plural, nursemaids singular
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The _____ took the children for their afternoon walk in the park.
Etymology
A compound of nurse and maid.
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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.
What is the meaning of nursemaid?
"nursemaid" (noun) means a woman employed to care for young children, especially in the past.