nursery

[ˈnɜːsəri]

nursery Definition

  • 1a room or area in a house or hospital for young children to sleep and play in
  • 2a place where young plants and trees are grown for sale or for planting elsewhere

Using nursery: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "nursery" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The nursery is decorated with colorful toys and books.

  • Example

    She works at a plant nursery.

  • Example

    The hospital has a neonatal nursery for premature babies.

nursery Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for nursery

Idioms Using nursery

  • in the early stages of development or learning

    Example

    The new employees are still in the nursery and need more training.

  • rock someone's world (like a nursery rhyme)

    to have a profound effect on someone, often in a positive way

    Example

    The concert last night really rocked my world, like a nursery rhyme.

  • to treat someone like a child or infant

    Example

    I'm not a kid anymore, stop putting me in the nursery!

Phrases with nursery

  • a traditional poem or song for young children, often with a simple melody

    Example

    Mary had a little lamb is a popular nursery rhyme.

  • a school for children between the ages of three and five years old

    Example

    My daughter goes to a nursery school near our house.

  • furniture designed for use in a nursery, such as a crib, changing table, or rocking chair

    Example

    We bought a set of nursery furniture for the baby's room.

Origins of nursery

from Middle English 'nurture', meaning 'upbringing'

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Summary: nursery in Brief

The term 'nursery' [ˈnɜːsəri] refers to a room or area for young children to sleep and play in, or a place where young plants and trees are grown. It can also extend to phrases like 'nursery rhyme,' and idioms like 'in the nursery,' denoting early stages of development or learning. 'Nursery' can also refer to furniture designed for use in a nursery.

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