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

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

Dig a hole wide enough for the roots to spread, then backfill with soil and plant at the same depth as the original nursery soil line. — Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 27 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

During Mexico’s offseason for sea turtle nesting, from October through April, families can also accompany staff members at the property’s on-site nursery for turtle releases. — Gina Kramer, USA Today, 25 July 2026

Phrases Containing nursery

• day nursery
• nursery school