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nurseries


Meanings
  • noun

    A place where children are cared for and educated under the supervision of trained staff, typically before they begin school.

  • noun

    A place where young plants are grown and cared for before they are transplanted.


Rhymes
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curries , surprises
Variants
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nurseries , nursery , day nurseries , day nursery
Etymology
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The word 'nursery' comes from the Old French word 'nourrisson', meaning 'nursling' or 'infant'. It later came to refer to a place where infants were cared for and where young plants were grown.


Trivia
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  1. Did you know that the first recorded use of the word 'nursery' to refer to a place for children was in 1546?

  2. The largest nursery in the world is in the Netherlands and can accommodate up to 2,000 children.


Related Concepts
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  1. daycare: A type of nursery that provides care for children during the day, often for working parents.

  2. preschool: A type of nursery that provides early education for children before they begin formal schooling.


Culture
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Nurseries have been an integral part of childcare and education since ancient times. In many cultures, nurseries were run by religious institutions or wealthy families. Today, they are a common feature of modern society and are often operated by governments or non-profit organizations.

How to Memorize "nurseries"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a bright and colorful room filled with toys, children playing, and teachers caring for the young ones.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'nursery' with 'care', 'education', and 'growth'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the phrase 'Nurturing Newborns and Nurting Nature' to remember the meaning of 'nursery'.


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