infirmary

noun
UK: /ɪnˈfɜː.mə.ri/
US: /ɪnˈfɝː.mə.ri/

  1. A place in a school, prison, or factory where people who are ill or injured can be treated.

    1. She was taken to the infirmary after she fell. [ ] [ ]
    2. The school infirmary is well-equipped to handle minor injuries and illnesses among students. [ ] [ ]

  2. A small hospital or clinic, often within a larger institution.

    1. The college has its own infirmary for students. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many older factories maintained an infirmary on-site to care for injured workers minimizing downtime. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

clinic hospital

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "infirmary" in English means: A place in a school, prison, or factory where people who are ill or injured can be treated., A small hospital or clinic, often within a larger institution..

The phonetic transcription of "infirmary" is /ɪnˈfɜː.mə.ri/ in British English and /ɪnˈfɝː.mə.ri/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "infirmary": clinic, hospital.

Example usage of "infirmary": "She was taken to the infirmary after she fell.". More examples on the page.