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infirmary

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ɪnˈfɝmɝi// UK //ɪnfˈɜːməɹi// in·fir·mary

n. a place where people who are sick or hurt can get medical help. You usually find this inside a larger building like a school, a prison, or a military base.

n. a designated area or building used for the medical treatment of the sick or injured, typically within a larger institution. Often implies a smaller or more localized facility than a general hospital.


SIMPLE

The student went to the school infirmary because she had a fever.

CONTEXTUAL

After the accident on the training grounds, the soldiers were immediately taken to the base infirmary for evaluation.

COMPLEX

While the main hospital was miles away, the factory maintained a small infirmary to provide immediate first aid and stabilize workers before transport.

Synonyms
Usage

Often used with the definite article 'the' when referring to the specific medical office of an institution.

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