Definitions

1. noun

a room or building for children to play and sleep in, especially in a house.

“The nursery was decorated with soft toys and a crib for the baby.”

2. noun

a place for growing plants, especially young trees or flowers.

“The nursery was filled with rows of newly planted seedlings.”

3. noun

a collection of young plants, especially trees or flowers, grown in a nursery.

“The garden centre sold a variety of plants from the local nursery.”

4. verb

to provide or care for children, especially in a nursery.

“The nursery staff took care of the children during the parents’ absence.”