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

Her mom is trying to transfer the nursing license from Florida that will allow her work in Canada. — Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026

The bear did not show signs of nursing and there were no cubs in the area, CPW said. — Katie Langford, Denver Post, 22 Aug. 2026

Since 2024, Newsom has vetoed three bills that sought to authorize bachelor’s degree programs in nursing at community colleges. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Stuff your knowledge of placentas and sour nursing pads down strangers’ throats. — Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 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