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hospital
[hos-pi-tl]
noun
an institution in which sick or injured people are given medical or surgical treatment.
a similar establishment for the care of animals.
a repair shop for specific portable objects: doll hospital.
violin hospital;
doll hospital.
British.an institution supported by charity or taxes for people in need of care, as a children's home or nursing home.
hospital
/ ˈɒɪə /
noun
an institution for the medical, surgical, obstetric, or psychiatric care and treatment of patients
(modifier) having the function of a hospital
a hospital ship
a repair shop for something specified
a dolls' hospital
archaica charitable home, hospice, or school
Other Word Forms
- minihospital noun
- multihospital adjective
- posthospital adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of hospital1
Word History and Origins
Origin of hospital1
Example Sentences
Deputies also “located drugs inside the home” and the musicians’ son was transported to a hospital.
He added there is no UK leadership in India, no medical team and no crisis professionals stationed at the hospital.
Ms Boor suffered very serious injuries and received medical help at the scene and in hospital but died two days later, Ms Johnson said.
Mrs Sherry received care in Belfast City and Craigavon hospitals, which Mr Sherry said was excellent.
The suspect surrendered and later received treatment in hospital, police said.
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