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nursery

The correct spelling is nursery.

How to pronounce nursery

/ˈnɜːsəɹi/
noun

IPA: /ˈnɜːsəɹi/

Say it like: Nur-ser-ee

The correct spelling is nursery. A place where nursing or the raising of children is carried on. For example: "Commerce is the nursery of seamen."

Usage Examples

Commerce is the nursery of seamen.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.A place where nursing or the raising of children is carried on.
  2. 2.A place where anything is fostered and growth promoted.
  3. 3.Something which educates and nurtures.
  4. 4.Short for nursery cannon.
  5. 5.Someone or something that is nursed; a nursling.

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