plural clinics
1
: a place where people get medical help
The clinic is offering free screening for diabetes.
a family-planning clinic
He checked into a drug rehab clinic.
2
: an event at which a doctor is available to talk to people about a particular health matter
The hospital is holding/having a pain clinic on Tuesday night for anyone interested in learning how to deal with chronic pain.
3
: a meeting during which a group of people learn about a particular thing or work on a particular problem
a reading clinic
A local club is giving a fishing clinic on Saturday.
4
: a place where professional services are offered to people for a lower cost than is usual
A legal clinic in the city provides poor families with advice on legal matters.
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“Clinic.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/clinic. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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