Synonyms of nurseries

nurseries

noun

plural of nursery

1

as in centers

a place or environment that favors the development of something

ancient Greece is often cited as the nursery of democracy

Synonyms & Similar Words

• centers
• seminaries
• nests
• hotbeds
• hothouses
• seedbeds
• breeding grounds
• meccas
• hubs
• capitals
• bases
• nidi
• foci
• nuclei
• hearts
• crucibles
• seats
• headquarters
• cores
• eyes
• cynosures

2

as in preschools

a school for children who are generally less than five years old

are asking parents not to bring their children to the nursery if they have the flu virus

Synonyms & Similar Words

• preschools
• crèches
• nursery schools
• day nurseries
• prekindergartens
• pre-Ks

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of nurseries

Many other kinds of trees sold in nurseries are also grafted to make commercial production easier. — Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026

Webb’s infrared vision is particularly useful here because infrared light can penetrate dust that blocks much of the visible light, giving astronomers a better look at the processes taking place inside stellar nurseries. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2026

Consider soft pastels for nurseries, chic neutrals for minimalist spaces, or bold colors for playful café curtains. — Nina Derwin, Architectural Digest, 14 Aug. 2026

These nurseries start out at extremely cold temperatures of about minus 442 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 263 degrees Celsius). — Olivia Harper Wilkins, The Conversation, 14 Aug. 2026

Take advantage of tropical plants available in nurseries now to add flair and drama. — Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2026

In addition, children who initially spend time closer to their mothers in prison nurseries exhibit better mental health and academic outcomes than those who are separated from their mothers after delivery. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 29 July 2026

Similar nurseries can be found for great white sharks (Carcharodon carcharias) off the coast of New York and Delaware Bay is home to a sand tiger shark (Carcharias taurus) nursery. — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 29 July 2026

His next step is to check with nurseries to see which agave varieties are available and to weigh the risks of trying something new. — Lizzie Kane july 26, Sacbee.com, 26 July 2026