Synonyms for

Infirmary

Verb / ɪˈnfɜ:mɜ:i: / Another word for infirmary — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a place where sick or injured people are cared for

Synonyms & similar words

hospital hospital clinic sickbay ward dispensary surgery ICU hospice

Synonyms by register

Formal

hospital clinic medical center health facility

Informal

sick bay dispensary first aid station

Literary

sanatorium convalescent home

Antonyms

health wellness vigor robustness soundness vitality

Common collocations

  • school infirmary
  • hospital infirmary
  • military infirmary
  • prison infirmary
  • village infirmary
  • cottage infirmary
  • emergency infirmary

Word family

noun infirmary
adjective infirm

Usage note

An infirmary is typically a place for the care of the sick or injured, often within a larger institution like a school or hospital. It is generally smaller and less comprehensive than a full hospital.

Example sentences

  1. The school infirmary is where students go when they feel sick.
  2. My mom works in the infirmary at the hospital.
  3. The soldiers were treated at the infirmary after the battle.
  4. The infirmary had a lot of patients during the flu season.
  5. I had to stay in the infirmary overnight because I had a fever.

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