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Definition nursery in British English

nursery

noun
Example

She goes to nursery every day now.

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1.1

relating to a nursery school

Example

a nursery teacher

Example

nursery education

Example

a nursery class

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2

an area in a hospital where new babies are looked after until they go home

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2.1

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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3

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

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Definition nursery in British English