emergency room

noun

: a hospital room or area staffed and equipped for the reception and treatment of persons requiring immediate medical care

Examples of emergency room in a Sentence

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Trips to the emergency room are common for pregnant people, studies show. Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 20 June 2025 At his next court appearance in April, London again asked to be transported to the emergency room. Emilia Otte, Hartford Courant, 20 June 2025 The anesthetic, long used for surgery and in emergency room settings, has more recently been used as an experimental treatment for some mental illnesses. Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 17 June 2025 The series has drawn widespread praise from critics and audiences alike since its debut, for its performances, writing, and the accuracy of its portrayal of emergency room personnel. Joe Otterson, Variety, 16 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for emergency room

Word History

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of emergency room was in 1886

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“Emergency room.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emergency%20room. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

emergency room

noun
: a hospital room or area with doctors, nurses, and medical equipment for treating persons needing immediate medical care

Medical Definition

emergency room

noun
: a hospital room or area staffed and equipped for the reception and treatment of persons with conditions (as illness or trauma) requiring immediate medical care
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