plural hospices
1
: a place that provides care for people who are dying
She chose to go to a hospice instead of a hospital.
—often used before another nounHe was placed in hospice care for the last three months of his life.
a hospice program
2
somewhat old-fashioned
: a place where travelers can stay : inn
especially
: an inn kept by people in a religious organization
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“Hospice.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/hospice. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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