nursing

noun

nurs·​ing ˈnər-siŋ 

1

: the profession of a nurse

schools of nursing

2

: the duties of a nurse

proper nursing is difficult work

Examples of nursing in a Sentence

She has been employed in nursing for several years now.

Recent Examples on the Web

Roughly 2,500 miles away, in the much more rural Sandhills region of North Carolina, the same nursing shortage requires a very different starting point. — Matt Gandal, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Pet owners should consult a licensed veterinarian before giving any supplement to their dog, especially if the dog has an existing health condition, is taking medication, is pregnant, nursing, or has known allergies. — Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 17 July 2026

Between the need for more providers in fields like nursing and the chance to work with Naperville’s Edward Hospital, the opportunities were abundant. — Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026

The hospital’s nursing team, for example, helped to develop an AI system that listens and takes notes during patient visits. — Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 16 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1533, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Phrases Containing nursing

• nursing home
• nursing school

Rhymes for nursing

• cursing
• pursing
• coercing
• conversing
• disbursing
• dispersing
• immersing
• rehearsing
• reversing
• traversing
• reimbursing

Medical Definition

nursing

noun

nurs·​ing

1

: the profession of a nurse

schools of nursing

2

: the duties of a nurse

proper nursing is difficult work