Definition

A person who grows and sells plants, especially in a garden center or nursery.

Example

The nurseryman helped me choose the best flowers for my garden.

Conversation

I met a really interesting nurseryman at the plant shop yesterday.

Oh really? What did he say?

He told me all about different plants and how to care for them.

That sounds awesome! I could use some tips for my garden.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Nurseryman → It is formed from "nursery" (from Middle English *nursarie*, meaning a place for raising young plants or children) and "-man" (meaning a person who). A nurseryman is a person who works in a nursery, typically growing and selling plants.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'nursery' as a place where young plants are raised, and the '-man' indicates a person. So, a nurseryman is someone who tends to plants in a nursery.

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