Synonyms for

Nursery

Verb / ˈnɜ:sɜ:i: / Another word for nursery — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A place where young plants and trees are grown and sold. It can also refer to a place where young children are taken care of while their parents are at work.

Synonyms & similar words

babysroom glasshouse greenhouse greenhouse plantation seedbed conservatory glasshouse hothouse daycare kindergarten pre-school playgroup crèche

Synonyms by register

Formal

childcare facility daycare center crèche

Informal

daycare playgroup babysitting

Literary

creche nurturing ground

Antonyms

adult workplace office factory school business

Common collocations

  • nursery rhymes
  • nursery school
  • nursery teacher
  • plant nursery
  • baby nursery
  • nursery bed
  • nursery stock

Word family

noun nursery
adjective nursery

Usage note

While 'nursery' can refer to a place for young children, it also commonly refers to a place where plants are grown. Be mindful of context to avoid confusion.

Example sentences

  1. My mom and I went to the nursery to buy some flowers for our garden.
  2. I love going to the nursery to see all the different plants.
  3. The nursery has a lot of trees for sale.
  4. My little sister goes to a nursery school.
  5. I go to daycare after school because my parents are still at work.

Quotes

  • The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second-best time is now. - Chinese Proverb
  • Trees are poems that the earth writes upon the sky. - Khalil Gibran
  • The creation of a thousand forests is in one acorn. - Ralph Waldo Emerson

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