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infirmary

Definition

  • noun: a place where sick people stay and are cared for in a school, prison, summer camp, etc.
  • noun: a place where the 'infirm' or sick are lodged for care and treatment
  • used especially in names
  • synonyms: hospital

Examples

  • One of the students became ill and was sent to the 'infirmary'.

  • the Edinburgh Royal 'Infirmary'

Movie quotes

  • (..) We're not trying to change your sex, Lieutenant. You'll have a separate bed, a separate head. If you have any special medical needs, inform the infirmary. If your classmates or a superior acts in a harassing... or otherwise unbecoming manner, you are to inform me immediately, (..)
    1997 G.I. Jane