Convalescent Home

B2 16+
Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑnvəˌlɛsənt hoʊm/

Definitions of convalescent home

noun a place where people who are recovering from illness or injury receive specialized care and treatment

Example Sentences

A1 My grandmother lives in a convalescent home.

A2 The convalescent home provides round-the-clock care for its residents.

B1 After her surgery, Maria stayed at a convalescent home to recover.

B2 The convalescent home offers physical therapy services to help patients regain their strength.

C1 The convalescent home has a team of medical professionals who specialize in post-operative care.

C2 Many convalescent homes have beautiful gardens and outdoor spaces for residents to enjoy.

Examples of convalescent home in a Sentence

formal The convalescent home provided round-the-clock care for elderly patients recovering from surgery.

informal My grandma is staying at the convalescent home while she gets better.

slang I heard that the convalescent home is like a hotel for old people.

figurative The convalescent home became a sanctuary for those seeking solace and healing.

Grammatical Forms of convalescent home

plural

convalescent homes

comparative

more convalescent

superlative

most convalescent

present tense

convalescent home(s)

future tense

will be convalescent home(s)

perfect tense

has been convalescent home

continuous tense

is being convalescent home

singular

convalescent home

positive degree

convalescent home

infinitive

to convalesce at home

gerund

convalescing at home

participle

the convalescent home

Origin and Evolution of convalescent home

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The term 'convalescent home' originated from the Latin word 'convalescere' meaning 'to grow strong or recover'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a place for those recovering from illness or surgery, the term 'convalescent home' has evolved to encompass facilities that provide care and support for individuals recuperating from various medical conditions or procedures.