Meaning & use
hospital
An institution that provides medical and surgical treatment and care for sick or injured people.
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Paramedics rushed the accident victims to the nearest hospital.
She works night shifts as a nurse at the city hospital.
A note on using this word
American English typically says 'in the hospital,' while British English drops the article and says 'in hospital.'
Words with a similar meaning
infirmary
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