Pronunciation

/ˈhɑːspɪtəl/

Definitions

• Noun: A large building with facilities and medical staff for providing health care, especially for people who are ill or injured. For example: “The patient was rushed to the hospital after the accident.”
• Noun (figurative): A place or institution that provides shelter, treatment, or other services to a specific group of people in need, e.g., “The animal hospital cares for sick and injured pets.”

Phrases

• “Admit to the hospital”: To officially allow someone to enter the hospital for medical treatment.
• “Discharge from the hospital”: To release a patient from the hospital when they are well enough to leave.
• “Hospital bed”: A bed specifically designed for use in a healthcare setting.
• “Hospital gown”: A type of loose-fitting gown worn by patients during their stay in a hospital.
• “Go to the hospital”: To visit or be taken to a hospital due to illness or injury.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “After her surgery, she spent several days recovering in the hospital.”
• “The new hospital wing specializes in pediatric care.”
• “He works as a surgeon at the city’s main hospital.”

Synonyms

• Healthcare facility
• Medical center
• Clinic
• Infirmary
• Sanatorium
• Treatment center
• Care center
• Recovery center