(by extension) Especially in European countries: a room or area in a household set apart for the care of children.

plural of nursery

A short poem or song for children, mostly anonymous or handed down by folklore

A crèche/day nursery provided by an employer on their premises for the care of employees' children.

plural of nursery rhyme

A school where pre-school children play and learn at the same time.

plural of nursery school

(astronomy) An area of outer space within a dense nebula in which gas and dust are contracting, resulting in the formation of new stars.

(archaic) bread and butter pudding

plural of nursery pudding