nursery school
Americannoun
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nursery schools
plural
noun
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of nursery school
First recorded in 1825–35
Example Sentences
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She worried about other potential costs, too: the hospital bill, daycare, nursery school.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
Leaine said going to nursery school had helped Zara "thrive".
From BBC ● Mar. 17, 2026
"All over-65s, children of nursery school and school age and people with certain pre-existing health problems, like chronic lung conditions or on cancer treatment, are eligible," she said.
From BBC ● Dec. 2, 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
Don’t get me wrong, I love the guy, we’ve been friends since nursery school and always will be, but it’s hard to get his attention.
From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen
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