hospital
/ˈhɑːspɪtl̟/
noun
plural
hospitals
plural
hospitals
Britannica Dictionary definition of HOSPITAL
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a place where sick or injured people are given care or treatment and where children are often born
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(US) She's in the hospital. = (Brit) She's in hospital.
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(US) She was admitted to the hospital yesterday. = (Brit) She was admitted to hospital yesterday. [=she was hospitalized yesterday]
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(US) She'll be discharged from the hospital tomorrow. = (Brit) She'll be discharged from hospital tomorrow.
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often used before another noun
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hospital beds
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a hospital gown