ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Nursing

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈnɝsɪŋ/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Nursing is an adjective meaning In the state of suckling young, lactating.

Meaning

In the state of suckling young, lactating.

More Meanings

  1. Referring to nurses.
  2. Suckling, such as breastfeeding.
  3. The process or profession of caring for patients as a nurse.
  4. present participle and gerund of nurse

Example Sentences

She went into nursing as a career.
The mother sat there nursing her baby.
The nursing staff worked overtime at the hospital.
The nursing bear wouldn't move far until her cubs were older.

Word Forms

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Related dictionary entries include nanny, nursemaid, entertain, hold, suck, suckle.

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