: a short rhyme for children that often tells a story
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For instance, our little ones could almost always use a refresher on numbers, animals, and the classic nursery rhymes kids have been singing for generations.—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 17 Oct. 2025 Because nursery rhymes are such an important part of every child’s musical journey, creating a definitive collection felt essential.—Katie Atkinson, Billboard, 18 Sep. 2025 In fact, the seals landed in the same statistical range as nursery rhymes, where repetition and predictability help a message carry and be remembered.—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 11 Sep. 2025 Interestingly, Lorraine has taught Judy to ward off her frightening visions by using a nursery rhyme, effectively teaching her to suppress her dark side.—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for nursery rhyme
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