NURSING | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word NURSING in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of NURSING with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Nursing

Speech Type: Noun

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈnəːsɪŋ
Dialects: British English
Definition:

the profession or practice of providing care for the sick and infirm

Short Definition:

profession or practice of providing care for sick and infirm

Examples:
  • not enough people are entering nursing
  • the community health service provides home nursing
  • a nursing sister

Word: Nursing

Speech Type: Adjective

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈnəːsɪŋ
Dialects: British English
Definition:

(of a mother) breastfeeding a baby

Short Definition:

(of mother) breastfeeding baby

Examples:
  • nursing mothers need to replace lost fluids

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