nursery school
Americannoun
noun
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of nursery school
First recorded in 1825–35
Example Sentences
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The 22 new contestants also include a poker-playing gardener, a barrister, a cyber security consultant, a civil servant, a builder, a nursery school teacher and a personal trainer.
From BBC ● Dec. 31, 2025
The town posted the image on X quickly on Wednesday morning, because the alleged sighting was near a nursery school, the official said.
From Barron's ● Nov. 27, 2025
Schoolchildren in the town were told to commute in a group or use school buses, while nursery school preschool children refrained from playing outside.
From Barron's ● Nov. 27, 2025
After 18 months, George was cancer-free and started nursery school in September.
From BBC ● Dec. 28, 2024
Sam wondered if he would wear a uniform at nursery school.
From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry
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