nurses

word · lemma: nurse

/ˈnɝsəz/
NUR-siz
/nˈɜːsɪz/
NUR-siz

Definition

Nurses are healthcare professionals who care for sick or injured people, help with treatment, and support patients in hospitals, clinics, and other medical settings.

Usage & Nuances

This is the plural form of 'nurse'. It usually refers to the job, not family care. Common collocations include 'registered nurses', 'male nurses', 'nurses work long shifts', and 'nurses take care of patients'.

Example Sentences

The nurses are very kind to the patients.

basic

Two nurses work in this small clinic.

basic

The nurses checked my temperature this morning.

basic

The nurses on the night shift were amazing.

natural

The doctors made the plan, but the nurses kept everything running.

natural

I didn't realize how hard nurses work until I stayed in the hospital.

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