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nursery

/ˈnɜːsəɹi/

Meanings
  • noun

    A place where children are cared for and educated under the supervision of trained adults.

  • noun

    A collection of objects or ideas intended for young children.


Pronunciation
  1. /ˈnɜːsəɹi/



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Rhymes
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burmies , ferries , merries
Variants
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nurseries , nursery , nursery rhyme , nursery rhymes , nursery school , nursery schools , nursery slope , day nurseries , day nursery
Etymology
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Originally meant a place where infants were nursed, from Old French en nursing, from en 'in' + nourrir 'to suckle'.


Trivia
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  1. The first nurseries were established in Europe during the Middle Ages.

  2. The term 'nursery' has been used in English since the 15th century.

  3. Many nursery rhymes have hidden meanings and were used to teach children important life lessons.


Related Concepts
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  1. daycare: A type of child care that provides all-day supervision and educational activities for children.

  2. preschool: A type of educational institution for children before they begin formal schooling.


Culture
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In literature, the term 'nursery' has been used to refer to the early childhood experiences and the stories and rhymes that are passed down to children. In art, there are paintings and sculptures depicting nurseries and children at play.

How to Memorize "nursery"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a bright, colorful room filled with toys, books, and children playing.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'nursery' with the image of a caring, nurturing environment for young children.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering the first letter of each word in 'Nurturing Newborns Under Responsive, Engaging Yields Success'.


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