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nursing

[ˈnɜːsɪŋ]

nursing Definition

  • 1the profession or practice of providing care for the sick and infirm
  • 2the process of caring for babies or young animals by feeding them with milk from the breast or a bottle

Using nursing: Examples

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

  • Example

    She has been working in nursing for over 20 years.

  • Example

    The hospital is looking for qualified nursing staff.

  • Example

    Nursing a baby can be challenging but rewarding.

  • Example

    The mother cat was nursing her litter of kittens.

nursing Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for nursing

Phrases with nursing

  • a residential institution that provides accommodation, meals, and medical care for elderly people who require assistance with daily activities

    Example

    My grandmother lives in a nursing home.

  • nursing bra

    a specialized brassiere designed to provide additional support and easy access for breastfeeding mothers

    Example

    She bought several nursing bras before the baby was born.

  • a bottle with a nipple used for feeding babies or young animals

    Example

    The orphaned puppies were fed with a nursing bottle.

Origins of nursing

from Old English 'nurture', meaning 'to nourish'

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Summary: nursing in Brief

The term 'nursing' [ˈnɜːsɪŋ] refers to the profession or practice of providing care for the sick and infirm, as well as the process of caring for babies or young animals by feeding them with milk from the breast or a bottle. It includes phrases like 'nursing home,' which is a residential institution for elderly people who require assistance with daily activities, and 'nursing bra,' which is a specialized brassiere designed for breastfeeding mothers.

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