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nursery

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/ˈnɜːrsəri/ · nur-se-ry

A place where young children are cared for during the day while their parents are at work.

Meanings

nounformal

A place where young children are cared for during the day while their parents are at work.

ایک جگہ جہاں جوان بچوں کا دن بھر خیال رکھا جاتا ہے جبکہ ان کے والدین کام پر ہوتے ہیں۔

بچہ خانہ

bacha khana

Synonyms

daycarepreschoolkindergartenدن کی دیکھ بھالپیش قدمیبچوں کا باغ

Antonyms

adulthoodsenescenceبڑھاپاعمر رسیدگی

Common Collocations

  • children's nursery
  • nursery school
  • nursery rhyme

Example Sentences

My child attends a nursery three days a week.

میرا بچہ ہفتے میں تین دن بچہ خانہ جاتا ہے۔

mera bacha hafte mein teen din bacha khana jata hai.

We found a lovely nursery in our neighborhood.

ہمیں اپنی پڑوس میں ایک خوبصورت بچہ خانہ ملا۔

hume apni paaros mein ek khoobsurat bacha khana mila.

Nurseries often hold fun activities for children.

بچہ خانوں میں اکثر بچوں کے لیے مزیدار سرگرمیاں ہوتی ہیں۔

bacha khanon mein aksar bachon ke liye mazeedaar sargarmiyan hoti hain.

Easily Confused With

nurse:A 'nurse' is a healthcare professional who cares for patients, while a 'nursery' is a place for young children.

Word Family

nurse
nounنرس
nurture
verbپرورش کرنا
nurturing
adjectiveپرورش کرنے والا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a nursery as a 'nurturing' space for young children.

Imagine a cheerful room filled with children playing and learning.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Middle English "nursarie" — place for nursing

First known use: 14th century

The word originally came from Middle English and has roots in the Old French word 'nouricer' meaning to nourish or raise.