nursery rhyme
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of nursery rhyme
First recorded in 1835–45
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Its name is inspired by the nursery rhyme Old Mother Goose, reflecting the idea of an ancient goose emerging from the mud of a fossil deposit.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 11, 2026
Their lead single “Fabienk” is studded with hair-trigger riffs — if you can even call them that — that mix the playful nursery rhyme melodies of Battles with the no-wave drone of Sonic Youth.
From Salon ● Jun. 5, 2026
The “doo-doo-doo” nursery rhyme has amassed 16.4 billion views—roughly equivalent to Taylor Swift’s 10 most-popular YouTube videos combined.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 17, 2025
However, there have been many theories over the years around the true meaning behind the nursery rhyme, with none being confirmed.
From BBC ● Apr. 19, 2024
Nicknamed after a nursery rhyme, she had yet to shed a childhood endearment.
From "Interpreter of Maladies" by Jhumpa Lahiri
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