hospital

/ˈhɒs.pɪ.tl̩//ˈɒs.pɪ.tl̩//ˈhɑs.pɪ.tl̩/

noun

  1. 1

    A large medical facility, usually in a building with multiple floors, where seriously ill or injured patients are given extensive medical and/or surgical treatment.

  2. 2

    A building founded for the long-term care of its residents, such as an almshouse. The residents may have no physical ailments, but simply need financial support.

  3. 3

    A place of lodging.

Synonyms

adjective

  1. 1

    Hospitable.

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