Meaning of the word nurseries in English
What does nurseries mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
nurseries
US /ˈnɜːr.sə.riz/
UK /ˈnɜː.sə.riz/
Plural Noun
1.
places where young children are cared for during the day while their parents are at work
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Many working parents rely on good nurseries for childcare.
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The new government plans to invest more in early childhood education and expand the number of public nurseries.
2.
places where plants are grown for sale or for planting elsewhere
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We bought several young trees from the local plant nurseries.
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The botanical garden has extensive nurseries for propagating rare species.
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