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

  • (..) all night long. The corridor? Right out there. You can sit. I couldn't help it, boss. I tried to take it back, but it was too late. Dean, take Delacroix to the infirmary, see if those fingers are broken. - Yes, sir. - Of course they're broken. I heard the bones crack. You hear what he was yelling (..)
    1999 The Green Mile
  • (..) That's enough. with you, big boy? Can you talk? Yes, sir, boss. I can talk. Move your ass. Let's go. Come on. Percy... ...they're moving house down in the infirmary. Why don't you go see if they could use some help. They got all the men they need. Why don't you just go and make sure. - Uh-uh. (..)
    1999 The Green Mile