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nurses
/ˈnɜːsɪz/
[/ˈnɜːsɪz/]
plural of nurse
Beginnernoun
Definition
Nurses is the plural of nurse, people trained to care for sick or injured people.
Example
The nurses were very kind to me.
The nurses were very kind to me.
Etymology
From Latin 'nutrire' meaning 'to feed'; the plural adds '-s'.
How & Where It’s Used
Common in health and work.