hospital

UK
/ˈhɒspɪtəl/
US
/ˈhɑːspɪtəl/

Translations

hospitalnoun
hospitals
pl
UK
/ˈhɒspɪtəl/
US
/ˈhɑːspɪtəl/
She was taken to the hospital after the accident.
Её доставили в больницу после аварии.
The military hospital is located near the base.
Военный госпиталь находится рядом с базой.
Synonyms
medical institution
healthcare facility
medical center
hospitaladjective
UK
/ˈhɒspɪtəl/
US
/ˈhɑːspɪtəl/
Used mainly attributively before another noun (e.g., "hospital ward")

Definitions

hospitalnoun
An institution providing medical and surgical treatment and nursing care for sick or injured people.
After the accident, he was taken to the hospital for treatment.
A place where people who are mentally ill are cared for.
She spent several months in a hospital to receive treatment for her mental health issues.
hospitaladjective
Relating to or intended for use in a hospital; suitable for a hospital environment.
The committee approved the purchase of hospital-grade disinfectants.