infirmary
noun/ɪnˈfɜːrmɛri/
Frequency rank: #9,157 most common English word
Meaning
A place where sick or injured people receive medical care, especially within an institution.
Example sentence
Students who feel sick during school hours are sent to the infirmary to rest.
Synonyms & related words
- clinic
- sickbay
- dispensary
- ward
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