nursery

Definition

  • noun: the room where a baby sleeps
  • noun: attentive care
  • synonyms: fosterage

Examples

  • She dropped her daughter off at the (day) 'nursery'. [=('US') day care center]

  • She still needs to decorate the 'nursery' before the baby comes.

  • We get our flowers from a local 'nursery'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) the cubs are easily chilled and they will be more comfortable resting in the den. But their mother must keep them out and active. She's becoming weak from hunger and there's no food on these nursery slopes. The sea ice still holds firm, but it won't last much longer. Day , and the mother has led (..)
    2006 TvShow: Planet Earth Title: From Pole to Pole Season: 1 Episode 1