English · Family & People
nurse
/nɜːs/
[/nɜːs/]
caregiver, medic
Beginnernoun
Definition
A nurse is a person trained to care for sick or injured people, usually in a hospital.
Example
The night nurse checked on every patient quietly, making sure each one was comfortable and resting.
The night nurse checked on every patient quietly, making sure each one was comfortable and resting.
Etymology
From Old French 'norrice', from Latin 'nutricia' (nurse), from 'nutrire' (to nourish).
How & Where It’s Used
Used for healthcare professionals; historically also meant a woman who breastfed another's child.