noun
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.”
noun
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A woman employed to care for young children, especially in the past.
"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.
When to use it
Somewhat dated; "nanny" is the common modern equivalent.
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Word forms
- Plural
- nursemaids
- Third person singular
- nursemaids
- Past tense
- nursemaided
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The _____ took the children for their afternoon walk in the park.
Etymology
A compound of nurse and maid.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for nursemaid
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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.
