nursery
noun
a room or place set apart for young children.
nurseries
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pluralof nursery.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Some longtime citrus growers and nurseries have set up plots of land where researchers can experiment on real trees, and gather data to help fight the disease.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026
He began opening small nurseries, staffed by volunteers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026
Parents are advised to discuss concerns about school readiness with nurseries, early years settings and prospective schools before making a decision.
From BBC ● Aug. 23, 2026
French state-owned utility EDF said on Friday it would allocate 80 million euros to equip schools, nurseries and daycare centres with cooling systems to help them cope with future heatwaves.
From Barron's ● Jun. 26, 2026
At some point, I pass a series of commercial greenhouses and nurseries.
From "All The Bright Places" by Jennifer Niven
