hospital

hos·pi·tal

noun, often attrib \ˈhäs-ˌpit-^əl\

Definition of HOSPITAL

1

: a charitable institution for the needy, aged, infirm, or young

2

a : an institution where the sick or injured are given medical or surgical care—when used in British English following a preposition, the article is usually omitted <came and saw me in hospital—Robert Graves> b : a place for the care and treatment of sick and injured animals