Meaning of the word "nursery slope" in English

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

nursery slope

US /ˈnɜːrsəri sloʊp/
UK /ˈnɜːsəri sləʊp/

Noun

a gentle slope used by beginners for skiing or snowboarding

Example:
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We started our skiing lessons on the nursery slope.
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The children were having fun on the nursery slope.