Synonyms of nursery

nursery

noun

ˈnər-s(ə-)rē 

1

as in center

a place or environment that favors the development of something

ancient Greece is often cited as the nursery of democracy

Synonyms & Similar Words

• center
• nest
• seminary
• hothouse
• capital
• mecca
• breeding ground
• hub
• seedbed
• hotbed
• nidus
• focus
• base
• seat
• nucleus
• heart
• headquarters
• crucible
• core
• eye
• cynosure

2

as in preschool

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

• preschool
• crèche
• nursery school
• prekindergarten
• day nursery
• pre-K

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of nursery

As for where to purchase both milkweed and nectar-producing plants, Sardiñas recommended checking out Calscape, a website by the California Native Plant Society, for help finding local nurseries that sell native plants. — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2026

New York — As a new mom-to-be, my social media feeds have clocked me — funneling endless videos my way about pregnancy, nursery prep and birth stories, to the point of baby information overload. — Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2026

There’s also a giant-clam nursery here, and the reefs harbor parrotfish, rabbitfish, butterflyfish, red-breasted wrasse, and plenty of Christmas tree worms tucked into massive coral heads. — Sarah Bruning, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2026

The nursery is designed to produce low-cost seedlings for conservation, with some trees available for purchase and others used to restore forests affected by wildfires. — Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026

Phrases Containing nursery

• day nursery
• nursery school