nursing

noun

nurs·​ing ˈnər-siŋ How to pronounce nursing (audio)
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.
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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1533, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of nursing was circa 1533

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“Nursing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nursing. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

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

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