nursing UK /ˈnɜːsɪŋ/US /ˈnɝsɪŋ/noun 2adjective 2forms 3 noun2 •the job of caring for sick people in a hospital or at home, done by trained staffShe went into nursing as a career. •Suckling, such as breastfeeding. adjective2 •Referring to nurses.The nursing staff worked overtime at the hospital. •In the state of suckling young, lactating.The nursing bear wouldn't move far until her cubs were older. formsnursings · more nursing · most nursing