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nursery

Pronunciation: [ˈnɜːr.sər.i]

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Learn how to use nursery in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “childcare”

(noun) a place where young children are taken care of while their parents are at work or busy. It’s like a small school for little kids, often for babies and toddlers.

Example

My baby loves going to the nursery because he plays with other kids.

Example

The nursery was closed for the day, so I had to take care of my child at home.

Example

Is the nursery open on weekends?

Context: “plants”

(noun) a place that grows and sells young plants and trees. It's like a store for gardeners, where they can find new flowers and shrubs to buy.

Example

We visited the nursery to buy some flowers for our garden.

Example

The nursery didn't have the type of tree I wanted, so I went to a different store.

Example

What types of plants can we find at the nursery?

Context: “education”

(noun) a classroom designed for young children, often for preschoolers. It helps children learn basic skills while they play and socialize.

Example

The nursery classroom is filled with colorful toys and books for the children.

Example

The nursery didn't have enough activities to keep the kids busy today.

Example

What activities are planned for the nursery students this week?

How to pronounce nursery

Pronunciation: [ˈnɜːr.sər.i]

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