A person trained to care for the sick or infirm, especially in a hospital. noun
The nurse checked the patient's vital signs every hour.
She decided to become a nurse after volunteering at a local clinic.
A person employed or trained to take charge of young children. noun
The family hired a nurse to help with the newborn twins.
As a nurse, she was responsible for the children's daily routines.
To care for or look after someone, especially someone who is sick or injured. verb
She nursed her grandmother back to health after the surgery.
He spent weeks nursing his friend through a difficult recovery.
To feed a baby or young animal with milk from the breast or udder. verb
The mother nursed her baby in the quiet room.
The kitten was nursed by its mother until it was old enough to eat solid food.
To harbor or cherish a feeling or emotion, especially one that is negative or problematic. verb
He nursed a grudge against his former colleague for years.
She nursed her resentment quietly, never expressing it openly.