Meaning of the word nursery in English
What does nursery mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
nursery
US /ˈnɝː.sɚ.i/
UK /ˈnɝː.sɚ.i/
Noun
1.
a room in a house for the special use of young children
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The baby's nursery is decorated with pastel colors.
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We converted the spare room into a nursery.
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2.
a place where young children are cared for during the day
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She drops her son off at the nursery before work.
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The nursery provides educational activities for toddlers.
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3.
a place where plants are grown for sale or for planting elsewhere
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We bought several rose bushes from the local plant nursery.
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The nursery specializes in native trees and shrubs.
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