nursery rhyme

noun

: a short rhyme for children that often tells a story

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Some of these nursery rhymes offer opportunities for learning. Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 7 Nov. 2025 The moment played out on Season 3 of The Traitors, when Sandoval and the other contestants braved a creepy cabin full of singing dolls and had to memorize and perform backwards nursery rhymes. Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025 With an almost nursery rhyme-like quality, amid the bloodshed. Chris Willman, Variety, 24 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 See All Example Sentences for nursery rhyme

Word History

First Known Use

1807, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of nursery rhyme was in 1807

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“Nursery rhyme.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nursery%20rhyme. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.

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nursery rhyme

noun
: a short rhyme for children that often tells a story

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