delivery room

noun

: a special room in a hospital where women give birth to babies

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Both Joel and his eldest daughter Alexa Ray were present in the delivery room. Anna Myers, Peoplemag, 24 Mar. 2023 In one clip, Jackson is seen cradling their baby boy in the hospital delivery room while Palmer lies in the hospital bed. Quinci Legardye, Harper's BAZAAR, 4 Mar. 2023 Yenis at Mount Sinai West, on her way to the delivery room. Stephania Taladrid, The New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2023 In one clip, Jackson is seen cradling their baby boy in the hospital delivery room while Palmer lays in the hospital bed. Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 27 Feb. 2023

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“Delivery room.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/delivery%20room. Accessed 29 Mar. 2023.

Medical Definition

delivery room

noun
: a hospital room especially equipped for the delivery of pregnant women
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