Nursery
(noun)
- A room or area in a home or institution for the care and supervision of young children.
- A place where young plants are grown for sale or transplantation.
- A place where young animals are raised or cared for.
Origin:
From nurse, from old french norrice, nourrice 'wet nurse, foster mother'.
Examples:
- The couple decorated the nursery with soft pastel colors and adorable animal-themed artwork.
- The garden center has an extensive selection of trees, shrubs, and flowers in its nursery section.
- The farmer's nursery is filled with baby chicks, ducklings, and other young animals.
- The university operates a nursery school for children of faculty and staff.
- The nursery is a critical part of the horticulture industry, supplying young plants to landscapers, gardeners, and farmers.