nursing

noun

nurs·​ing ˈnər-siŋ 

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

In nearly every mammal that exhibits a nursing-specific reflex like this, the behavior fades out once that need disappears. — Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Omega Healthcare's portfolio of more than 1,000 properties largely includes skilled nursing and assisted living facilities. — Michelle Fox, CNBC, 10 July 2026

In addition to the civil penalty, she was required to surrender her nursing license and is currently serving a five year probation sentence, per the release. — Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026

Massachusetts’ biggest nursing strike ever, Day 2 The biggest nursing strike in Massachusetts’ history has ended. — O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 10 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1533, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Phrases Containing nursing

• nursing home
• nursing school

Rhymes for nursing

• cursing
• pursing
• coercing
• conversing
• disbursing
• dispersing
• immersing
• rehearsing
• reversing
• traversing
• reimbursing

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