Nursery most commonlyused often; in a usual or typical way means a room in a home set up for a baby or young child. It can also referto point to something or mention it as related to places where young plants or animals are raised, but the everyday householdconnected with a home and the people living there meaning is the one most people search for first.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˈnɝsəri/
Easy pronunciation: NUR-ser-ee (approximate spelling).
Stress: Primary stress on the first syllable.
Noun meaning a room in a home for a baby or very young child.
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Nursery Meaning
a room in a home for a baby or very young child
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a child's room for a baby
Example: We painted the nursery a soft yellow before the baby arrived.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- baby's room — A direct substitute for the home-room meaning.
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Nursery Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- baby's room
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Common Mistakes
- Do not use nursery to mean just any child's bedroom; it usually refers to a room for a baby or very young child.
- In British English, nursery can also mean a preschool, which is a different sense from the home room meaning.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does nursery mean?
Nursery usually means a room in a home for a baby or very young child.
What is a synonym for nursery?
A close synonym for the home-room meaning is baby's room.
Is nursery the same as a bedroom?
Not exactly. A nursery is usually a bedroom specifically arranged for a baby or toddler.
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