word
Nurse
Nurs
/ˈnɜːrs/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
nurse
Dictionary meaning
A woman who is the custodian of children.
Examples
- I nursed my cold with Chinese herbal remedies.
- The wetnurse suckled the infant.
Synonyms: nanny
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