Antonyms for
nursery
A place where nursing (“breastfeeding”) or the raising of children is carried on.
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No Antonyms Found for Nursery

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All Definitions for Nursery

Below are all the dictionary definitions of nursery:

1A place where nursing (“breastfeeding”) or the raising of children is carried on.
2An institution for small children who not yet have begun primary school during daytime (when their parents work)
3A daycare centre.
4Especially in European countries: a room or area in a household set apart for the care of children.
5A place where anything is fostered and growth promoted.
6A place where animals breed, or where young animals are naturally or artificially reared (for example, on a farm).
7A place where young shrubs, trees, vines, etc., are cultivated for transplanting, or (more generally) made available for public sale, a garden centre
8Also (obsolete) a plantation of young trees.
9A club or team for developing the skills of young players.
10The first year of pre-school.
11Something which educates and nurtures.
12Someone or something that is nursed
13A nursling.
14The act of nursing or rearing.
15Ellipsis of nursery cannon (“a carom shot involving balls that are very close together”). [(billiards) A carom shot involving balls that are very close together.]

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Common antonyms for nursery. These words express opposite or contrasting meanings and can be used to create contrast in writing.

How many antonyms does nursery have?

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About antonyms for nursery

Finding the right antonym for nursery helps writers create contrast, clarify meaning, and add depth to their work. Defined as "A place where nursing (“breastfeeding”) or the raising of children is carried on.", nursery has 0 opposite words that can be used to express contrasting ideas.

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