ayahs

noun

plural of ayah
as in amahs

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  1. nurses
  2. nannies
  3. nursemaids
  4. babysitters
Noun
  • Doctors, nurses, physician assistants, EMTs, and medical students can apply to see the film for free via Watermelon’s registration form.
    — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Worthwhile brands take pride in third-party testing, as well as first milking collection, which ensures the colostrum was collected within 24 hours after the calf nurses.
    — Cheryl Fenton, Flow Space, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of nurses
Noun
  • These nefarious little nannies were blamed for every cool model that didn’t make it to our shores, and every sweet performance option left on the table (not to mention every part that fell off of an American car built between 1979 and 1999).
    — Byron Hurd, The Drive, 5 Aug. 2026
  • On the series, which is streaming now, Bienvenue, Hayward and six other young nannies jet off to Ibiza for a summer to launch a nannying agency for VIP clientele on vacation.
    — Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026
Definition of nannies
Noun
  • Providing relief and contrast are the sisters, daughters, mothers, wives, mistresses, and nursemaids, all of whom also have views on ideal social order.
    — Adam Begley, The Atlantic, 1 Dec. 2025
Definition of nursemaids
Noun
  • Before-school babysitters can ease the morning rush by helping kids get ready, making busy mornings feel more manageable for the whole family.
    — Melissa Willets, Parents, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Some end up working as part-time dog walkers, babysitters, house cleaners, or reservationists, all in pursuit of a happy client and a closed deal.
    — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 29 July 2026
Definition of babysitters
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