American English pronunciation

How to pronounce hospital

IPA transcription: ['hɑs,pɪtəl]

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Noun

  • a health facility where patients receive treatment

  • a medical institution where sick or injured people are given medical or surgical care

Usage examples

  • Hospitals in England can no longer use fax machines.
  • The town's General Hospital is within the ward.
  • The hospital is administered by the Metropolitan Health Service Alfred Health.
  • Elyria is served by University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center.
  • He was then moved to Siskin Rehabilitation Hospital where he received physical therapy.
  • In Krugersdorp, a primary school and a hospital were named after him.
  • Three other mentally disabled cousins also lived in Earlswood Hospital.
  • Dana-Farber provides outpatient services, while inpatient care is provided by Brigham and Women's Hospital.
  • I wish I could go back to the hospital.
  • The company is active in shipping, property, hospitality and investments businesses.