Hospital

Pronunciation: /ˈhɑːˌspɪtəl/

Hospital (noun)

  1. A building where sick or injured people receive medical treatment and care.
  2. An organization providing medical and surgical treatment to patients.

Examples

  • She visited the hospital for a routine check-up.
  • The hospital is open 24 hours for emergencies.

Common collocations: visit a hospital, hospital staff, hospital bed, hospital management, hospital funding

Synonyms of Hospital

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Hospital

  • referring to a personal living space