Cool MateMeaning of Nursery
a place where young children are cared for while their parents are at work; a day nursery or nursery school
In simple words: A place for young children to play and learn.
Nursery in a sentence
- Her youngest child is at nursery now.
- The children are at nursery three days a week.
How to use Nursery
Use 'nursery' to refer to both the physical space for small children and a place where plants are grown. Appropriate in both formal and informal contexts when discussing childcare or gardening.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'nurturing' young ones in a cozy room.
Related words
Collocations with Nursery
- nursery rhyme
- nurture in a nursery
- childcare nursery
- plant nursery
Synonyms for Nursery
- daycare
- preschool
- creche
- kindergarten
Opposites of Nursery
- adult
- grown-up
Common mistakes with Nursery
- Confusing 'nursery' with 'nursery school' (a specific type of educational institution).
- Using 'nursery' exclusively for educational contexts, ignoring the plant-related meaning.
Nursery appears in
Nursery in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
حضانة أطفال
مكان للأطفال الصغار للعب والتعلم.
- Bengaliবাংলা
নার্সারি
ছোট বাচ্চাদের খেলাধুলা ও শেখার একটি জায়গা।
- GermanDeutsch
Kindergarten, Kinderkrippe
Ein Ort, an dem kleine Kinder spielen und lernen können.
- SpanishEspañol
Guardería
Un lugar para que los niños pequeños jueguen y aprendan.
- Persianفارسی
مهدکودک
محلی برای بازی و یادگیری کودکان کوچک.
- FrenchFrançais
Crèche, garderie
Un endroit où les jeunes enfants jouent et apprennent.
- Hindiहिन्दी
नर्सरी
बच्चों के खेलने और सीखने की जगह।
- ItalianItaliano
Asilo nido
Un posto dove i bambini piccoli giocano e imparano.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Nursery
Um lugar para crianças pequenas brincarem e aprenderem.
- RussianРусский
Ясли, детский сад
Место, где малыши играют и учатся.
- Urduاردو
نرسری، بچوں کا باغیچہ
بچوں کے کھیلنے اور سیکھنے کی جگہ۔
- Chinese中文
托儿所, 苗圃
一个供幼儿玩耍和学习的地方。
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the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
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Frequently asked questions about Nursery
What does Nursery mean?
A place for young children to play and learn.
What is the definition of Nursery?
a place where young children are cared for while their parents are at work; a day nursery or nursery school
How do you use Nursery in a sentence?
Her youngest child is at nursery now.
Can you give another example of Nursery?
The children are at nursery three days a week.
What are synonyms for Nursery?
Common alternatives include daycare, preschool, creche, kindergarten.
What is the opposite of Nursery?
Opposite meanings include adult, grown-up.
What words go with Nursery?
It commonly pairs with nursery rhyme, nurture in a nursery, childcare nursery, plant nursery.
What are common mistakes when using Nursery?
Confusing 'nursery' with 'nursery school' (a specific type of educational institution). Using 'nursery' exclusively for educational contexts, ignoring the plant-related meaning.
How do you pronounce Nursery?
US: /["/ˈnɜːrsəri/"]/, UK: /["/ˈnɜːsəri/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Nursery?
Use 'nursery' to refer to both the physical space for small children and a place where plants are grown. Appropriate in both formal and informal contexts when discussing childcare or gardening.
What CEFR level is Nursery?
"Nursery" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.