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Definition nursery in American English

nursery noun

[countable] noun
/ˈnɜrs(ə)ri/
1

a place where plants and young trees are grown either for sale or for scientific purposes

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authenticator automaker bookseller
Example

She goes to nursery every day now.

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K kindergarten kindy
2.1

relating to a nursery school

Example

a nursery teacher

Example

nursery education

Example

a nursery class

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K kindergarten kindy
3

an area in a hospital where new babies are taken care of until they go home

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casualty consulting room day room
3.1

a child's bedroom, or a room in a home where children play

Example

The children usually have tea in the nursery.

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attic bath bedchamber
Definition nursery in American English