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 clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) I owe that boy a big kiss when I see him. Why don't you give him some of your cigarettes instead? Lucky fuck! Hey, Tyrell. You pull infirmary duty this week? How's my horse doing anyway? Dead. Hadley busted his head up pretty good. Doc had gone home for the night. Poor bastard lay there (..)
    1994 The Shawshank Redemption
  • (..) Son of a bitch! Captain, take it easy! If I hear so much as a mouse fart in here tonight... ...I swear by God and Jesus, you will all visit the infirmary. Every last motherfucker in here. Call the trustees. Take that tub of shit down to the infirmary. His first night in the joint, Dufresne (..)
    1994 The Shawshank Redemption