nursery school

noun
UK: /ˈnɜːsəri skuːl/
US: /ˈnɜːrsəri skuːl/

  1. A school for very young children, usually between the ages of three and five, to help them learn and play before they start elementary school.

    1. My daughter loves going to nursery school every day.
    2. Many parents believe that nursery school provides a valuable foundation for later academic success.

Synonyms

preschool kindergarten playgroup

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "nursery school" is /ˈnɜːsəri skuːl/ in British English and /ˈnɜːrsəri skuːl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "nursery school": preschool, kindergarten, playgroup.

Example usage of "nursery school": "My daughter loves going to nursery school every day.". More examples on the page.