Synonyms for

Hospitals

Verb / ˈhɑ:ˌspɪtʌlz / Another word for hospitals — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Hospitals are buildings where people go to receive medical treatment and care.

Synonyms & similar words

hospital infirmary clinic infirmary sanitarium ward sickbay sanatorium clinic dispensary surgery operation hospitalization institution home

Synonyms by register

Formal

medical centers healthcare facilities clinics institutions

Informal

hosp the hospital ER

Literary

house of healing place of recovery

Antonyms

homes sanctuaries refuges shelters private residences

Common collocations

  • teaching hospital
  • general hospital
  • community hospital
  • private hospital
  • public hospital
  • emergency room
  • hospital bed

Word family

noun hospitality
adjective hospitable

Usage note

While 'hospital' is the standard term, 'medical center' or 'healthcare facility' are often used in more formal or administrative contexts. 'ER' is a common informal abbreviation for the emergency room.

Example sentences

  1. I had to go to the hospital when I broke my arm.
  2. My mom works at the hospital as a doctor.
  3. The hospital is full of sick people who need help.
  4. The hospital is a place where people can get better.
  5. The hospital is where babies are born.

Quotes

  • "The greater the hospital in which you work, the more you're recognized as an expert in your field." - Steve Vai
  • "The hospital is a place where someone should be able to come in and say, 'I'm afraid, I need help.'" - Thom Yorke
  • "The hospital is a place where we go when we are sick but don't need to die." - Patti Smith

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