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nursery
noun nurs·ery \ˈnərs-rē, ˈnər-sə-\
: the room where a baby sleeps
: the room in a hospital where new babies are kept and cared for by nurses
: a room where children sleep, play, and are sometimes taught
plural nurs·er·ies
Full Definition of NURSERY
1
obsolete : attentive care : fosterage
2
a : a child's bedroom b : a place where children are temporarily cared for in their parents' absence c : day nursery
3
a : something that fosters, develops, or promotes b : a place in which persons are trained or educated
4
: an area where plants are grown for transplanting, for use as stocks for budding and grafting, or for sale
5
: a place where young animals grow or are cared for
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First Known Use of NURSERY
14th century
NURSERIES Defined for Kids
nursery
noun nurs·ery \ˈnər-sə-rē, ˈnərs-rē\
plural nurs·er·ies
Definition of NURSERY for Kids
1
: the room where a baby sleeps
2
: a place where small children are temporarily cared for in their parent's absence
3
: a place where plants (as trees or shrubs) are grown and usually sold
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nursery
noun nurs·ery \ˈnərs-(ə-)rē\
plural nurs·er·ies
Medical Definition of NURSERY
: the department of a hospital where newborn infants are cared for
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