nursery rhyme

noun

1. a short, simple poem or song for very young children, as Hickory Dickory Dock.

nursery rhyme

noun

1. a short traditional verse or song for children, such as Little Jack Horner

Word History and Origins

Origin of nursery rhyme¹

First recorded in 1835–45

Example Sentences

It all took its toll: our fussy baby, the constant nursery rhymes, and getting lost as Waze tried to help us avoid traffic.

From BBC

Tea—oceans of tea—and a ridiculous nursery rhyme called “Hickory Dickory Dock.”

From Literature

A house on the site said to be the inspiration for the Humpty Dumpty nursery rhyme has been put up for sale.

From BBC

Back in northern Athens, four-year-old Niovi is practising her English with nursery rhymes.

From BBC

In one video the week before Thanksgiving, he enters a Whole Foods and launches into a filthy Mother Hubbard nursery rhyme, a performance for one guy.

From New York Times

Related Words

• cadence
• poem
• poetry
• rhythm
• tune
• verse