Meaning of the word nurse in English

What does nurse mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

nurse

US /nɝːs/
UK /nɜːs/
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Noun

a person trained to care for the sick or infirm, especially in a hospital.

Example:
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The nurse checked the patient's vital signs.
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He wants to become a male nurse.

Verb

1.

to care for (a sick or infirm person) in a professional capacity.

Example:
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She decided to nurse her ailing mother at home.
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He spent years nursing his injured leg back to health.
2.

to hold (a baby) at the breast and feed it.

Example:
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The mother began to nurse her newborn.
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She sat down to nurse the baby.