Infirmary

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈfɜːrməriː/

Infirmary (noun)

  1. A small hospital area where sick people stay for treatment, usually in a school, workplace, or large institution.
  2. A hospital section for patients, especially in older buildings or in historical writing.

Examples

  • The nurse checked his temperature in the infirmary.
  • She rested in the infirmary after the accident.