1. rooms in homes or institutions where babies and young children are cared for
2. schools or daycare centers for very young children, typically ages 2-5
3. places where plants, trees, or flowers are grown for sale or transplanting

Examples

• The hospital has several nurseries for newborn babies.
• She decorated the nurseries with colorful murals and soft lighting.
• Many working parents rely on local nurseries for childcare.
• The nurseries in our area offer excellent early childhood programs.
• We visited three different nurseries to find the best roses for our garden.
• The nurseries were full of spring flowers ready for planting.
• Local nurseries often provide advice on plant care and gardening.