Nurse Definition & Meaning
nurse
- noun
- one skilled in caring for young children or the sick (usually under the supervision of a physician)
- a woman who is the custodian of children
- verb
- try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury; "He nursed his cold with Chinese herbs"
- maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings); "bear a grudge"; "entertain interesting notions"; "harbor a resentment"
- serve as a nurse; care for sick or handicapped people
- treat carefully; "He nursed his injured back by lying in bed several hours every afternoon"; "He nursed the flowers in his garden and fertilized them regularly"
- give suck to; "The wetnurse suckled the infant"; "You cannot nurse your baby in public in some places"
"Nurse" in song lyrics
See how nurse is used in real songs:
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"For slaps from that d-cup nurse"
Aesop Rock — Facemelter * -
"Slash teacher, slash preacher, slash changed nurse"
Beanie Sigel f/ Scarface — Mom Praying -
"My arms thirst a hug from a beautiful swan nurse"
Bless 1 f/ Kissey Asplund — Return to the Source
Words that rhyme with nurse
Usage tips for "nurse"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "nurse" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for nurse to find words that pair well.