madhouse

noun
UK: /ˈmæd.haʊs/
US: /ˈmæd.haʊs/

  1. A place where people who are mentally ill live or receive treatment.

    1. The old hospital was like a madhouse.
    2. They shut down the old madhouse years ago and built a modern facility.

  2. A very noisy and chaotic place or situation.

    1. The office was a madhouse today.
    2. The airport during the holidays becomes a complete madhouse with everyone traveling.

Synonyms

asylum institution bedlam zoo pandemonium chaos

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "madhouse" in English means: A place where people who are mentally ill live or receive treatment., A very noisy and chaotic place or situation..

The phonetic transcription of "madhouse" is /ˈmæd.haʊs/ in British English and /ˈmæd.haʊs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "madhouse": asylum, institution, bedlam, zoo, pandemonium, chaos.

Example usage of "madhouse": "The old hospital was like a madhouse.". More examples on the page.