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Au pair

//oʊ ˈpɛ(ə)ɹ// adv, noun

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    On a working basis by which work done by one party is rewarded by benefits (especially board and lodging) rather than by monetary remuneration. not-comparable

    "Several thousand girls now come over from the continent to live for six months au pair with British families to learn English—and to perform ‘light domestic duties’."

Noun
  1. 1
    An au pair working arrangement (see Adverb). archaic
  2. 2
    a young foreigner who lives with a family in return for doing light housework wordnet
  3. 3
    A person (especially a young woman) working in such a way; now specifically, a foreign worker who helps a host family with childcare, housework, or both while staying as a guest with a host family, and generally receives a small allowance (or pocket money).

    "H-2B visas are for unskilled seasonal workers, including landscapers, forestry workers and summer resort workers, while J-1s are for exchange visitors who come for short stays, typically for summer work, brief internships or to be au pairs."

Etymology

Etymology 1

Borrowed from French au pair.

Etymology 2

Borrowed from French au pair.

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