Nursery: meaning, definitions and examples
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nursery
[ ˈnəːs(ə)ri ]
school
A place where young children are cared for during the day; a daycare center.
Synonyms
childcare facility, daycare center, preschool
Examples of usage
- She dropped off her daughter at the nursery before heading to work.
- The nursery provides a safe and nurturing environment for the children.
plants
A place where plants are grown for sale or planting.
Synonyms
greenhouse, plant nursery, plant shop
Examples of usage
- The nursery had a wide variety of flowers and shrubs.
- We bought our new garden plants from the local nursery.
Translations
Translations of the word "nursery" in other languages:
🇵🇹 creche
🇮🇳 नर्सरी
🇩🇪 Kindertagesstätte
🇮🇩 tempat penitipan anak
🇺🇦 ясла
🇵🇱 żłobek
🇯🇵 保育園 (ほいくえん)
🇫🇷 crèche
🇪🇸 guardería
🇹🇷 kreş
🇰🇷 유치원
🇸🇦 حضانة
🇨🇿 jesle
🇸🇰 jasle
🇨🇳 托儿所
🇸🇮 vrtec
🇮🇸 leikskóli
🇰🇿 балабақша
🇬🇪 საბავშვო ბაღი
🇦🇿 uşaq bağçası
🇲🇽 guardería
Word origin
The word 'nursery' originated from the Middle English word 'noryserie', which meant 'the charge of children'. It was first used in the 14th century to refer to a place where young children were cared for. Over time, the term also came to be used for a place where plants are grown. The concept of a nursery as a school for young children has evolved and expanded, while plant nurseries continue to be an essential part of gardening and landscaping.