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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
Emergency services were called to Car Park One shortly before 11:00 BST on Sunday and one person was taken to hospital.
The suspect is also alleged to have shot and wounded Democratic State Senator John Hoffman, and his wife Yvette, who are both now awake in hospital.
He was transferred to Rowcroft after several weeks in hospital, during which he says he had dark and desperate times because of the pain.
An airport spokesperson said "one person has been taken to hospital for further assessment" and airport staff were managing the vehicles leaving the site.
“ hospital were you born?” the agent barked.
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