Definitions
01medical facility
B1 · Intermediate Countable noun Medicine
n. a place where people go to receive medical treatment or advice, often without staying overnight.
n. a healthcare facility or department of a hospital primarily devoted to the diagnosis and treatment of outpatients.
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“I have an appointment at the dental clinic tomorrow morning.”
“The local health clinic provides essential immunisations and prenatal care for families living in the rural district.”
Usage
Often used with a modifying noun to specify the type of care, such as 'fertility clinic' or 'eye clinic'.
02specialised session
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
n. a meeting or class where people get expert advice or training on a specific subject.
n. a session or seminar conducted for the purpose of diagnosis, instruction, or problem-solving in a particular field.
“The coach is holding a basketball clinic to help players improve their shooting.”
“The legal aid society organised a weekly clinic where residents could receive pro bono advice on housing disputes.”
03political meeting
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun British English
n. a regular time when a politician meets with the people they represent to hear their problems.
n. a scheduled period during which a member of parliament or local official meets with constituents to discuss grievances or requests.
“The MP holds a clinic every Friday afternoon in the town hall.”
“During her constituency clinic, the representative addressed concerns regarding the proposed changes to local transport subsidies.”
Teaching tip
In British English, this is often called a 'surgery', but 'clinic' is also used for this specific political context.
Synonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “clinic” in context.
Verb
01. attend a clinic
“Patients are required to attend a clinic for a follow-up appointment after surgery.”
verb + noun
02. run a clinic
“The local charity runs a clinic for people who cannot afford private healthcare.”
verb + noun
03. visit a clinic
“You should visit a clinic if your symptoms do not improve within three days.”
verb + noun
Adjective
04. mobile clinic
“A mobile clinic travels to remote villages to provide basic medical care.”
adj + noun
05. outpatient clinic
“The hospital's outpatient clinic is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. every weekday.”
adj + noun
06. private clinic
“She decided to have the operation at a private clinic to avoid the long waiting list.”
adj + noun
Noun
07. clinic appointment
“I need to reschedule my clinic appointment because I have a meeting at work.”
noun + noun
08. health clinic
“The new community health clinic offers free vaccinations for children.”
noun + noun
Real-World Examples
“Lionel Messi’s father and agent, Jorge, has died aged 68 at a medical clinic in the Argentinian city of Rosario after a long illness, the family have announced.” “They also shed light on whether people believe they can expect fair treatment when they walk through the clinic door.” “She works at a friend’s clinic when she can, but there are days the pain is too severe to go to work.” Etymology
Borrowed from French clinique, from Late Latin clīnicus (“a bed-ridden person, one baptized on a sick-bed, a physician”), from Ancient Greek κλῑνικός (klīnikós, “pertaining to a bed”), from κλῑ́νη (klī́nē, “bed”), from κλῑ́νω (klī́nō, “to lean, incline”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
Idioms
01. put on a clinic
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper IntermediateOxford
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