: 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
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