nursing

noun
UK: /ˈnɜːsɪŋ/
US: /ˈnɜːrsɪŋ/

  1. The profession or practice of caring for sick or injured people.

    1. She is studying nursing at the university now. [ ] [ ]
    2. The hospital is known for its excellent nursing care for all patients. [ ] [ ]

  2. The act of breastfeeding a baby.

    1. She enjoys nursing her baby in the quiet room. [ ] [ ]
    2. Nursing provides essential nutrients and antibodies to infants, building immunity. [ ] [ ]

  3. Providing care or attention to someone or something that needs help to grow or develop.

    1. He is nursing his injured knee to get better. [ ] [ ]
    2. She spent the winter nursing her plants indoors, protecting them from the frost. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

care attending
nursing verb

  1. To breastfeed a baby.

    1. She is nursing her baby now in bedroom. [ ] [ ]
    2. Mothers should have privacy while nursing their infants in public spaces. [ ] [ ]

  2. To care for someone who is ill or injured.

    1. He is nursing his father back to health at home. [ ] [ ]
    2. The doctor recommended nursing the wound carefully to prevent infection later. [ ] [ ]

  3. To foster or encourage the development of something.

    1. He is nursing a hope of finding her. [ ] [ ]
    2. She was nursing a secret ambition to become a famous writer one day. [ ] [ ]
nursing adjective

  1. Relating to the profession of nursing.

    1. She works in a nursing home. [ ] [ ]
    2. The college offers various nursing courses and clinical training programs. [ ] [ ]

  2. Providing care and attention.

    1. She has a very nursing manner. [ ] [ ]
    2. He spoke in a soft, nursing tone, trying to comfort the distressed child calmly. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "nursing" in English means: The profession or practice of caring for sick or injured people., The act of breastfeeding a baby., Providing care or attention to someone or something that needs help to grow or develop..

The phonetic transcription of "nursing" is /ˈnɜːsɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈnɜːrsɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "nursing": care, attending.

Example usage of "nursing": "She is studying nursing at the university now.". More examples on the page.