infirmary

as in hospital
a place for the treatment of those who are ill or injured The school's infirmary has reported an increase in flu cases.

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Recent Examples of infirmary Some died from other forms of violence, like Robert Brooks, an inmate who died after being violently beaten by multiple officers while handcuffed in a New York prison infirmary. N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2025 Before being transported to court for the appearance, Moore had been held at the North Infirmary Command on Rikers Island, a facility that houses individuals with acute medical conditions or disabilities requiring infirmary care. Elizabeth Keogh, New York Daily News, 25 Feb. 2025 Officers Michael Fisher and David Walters were charged with manslaughter for standing in the infirmary and watching the beating take place but not taking any action. Graham Rayman, New York Daily News, 20 Feb. 2025 Brooks was on an infirmary bed when the attack occurred, and at one point in the video his face was visibly bloodied. Doha Madani, NBC News, 20 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for infirmary
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Noun
  • Soccer Player Sidelined Due to Injury from 'Pretty Hefty Sneeze' According to Ashley, the hospital staff were astonished.
    Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 22 Apr. 2025
  • In an Episode 2 hospital flashback, Abby discovers her father, who was about to remove Ellie's brain for a humanity-saving cure.
    Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Join interactive Pro clinics led by our Pros Carter Worth, Dan Niles, and Dan Ives, with a special edition of Pro Talks with Tom Lee.
    Jesse Pound, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2025
  • Now extend that impact across food pantries, mental health clinics, housing programs, and community centers—and the results are devastating.
    Kelly Anoe, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2025

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“Infirmary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infirmary. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

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