nurser
- noun
- /ˈnɜːrsər/
:
viverista
- As a skilled nurser, she knew how to spot early signs of plant disease.
Examples
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The young nurser learned how to transplant saplings without damaging their roots.
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The nurser tended to the delicate seedlings, ensuring they received enough light and water.
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The nurser carefully watered each row of seedlings every morning.
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The nurser watered the plants every morning.
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A skilled nurser can help flowers thrive.
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As a dedicated nurser, he was familiar with the needs of various young plants.
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In the nursery, the nurser took great care in planting the young trees in their new pots.
Synonyms
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1.0
A person who cares for plants and lawns in a garden
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2.6
A person who raises plants or crops to sell
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4.1
A person who grows crops, often as a job
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4.0
A person who prepares and looks after land to grow crops or plants
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7.4
A man who grows and cares for plants to sell
A woman who grows and sells young plants like trees and flowers
A person who grows young plants, especially rare kinds
A person who grows plants or crops on land
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Etymology
Nurser is related to nurse and nursery, from the old Latin nutrire meaning 'to feed' or 'to nourish'. So a plant nurser is someone who feeds and cares for young plants.