Infirmary

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈfɜrməri/

Definitions of infirmary

noun a place in a large institution for the care of those who are ill

Example Sentences

A1 The infirmary is where you go when you are sick.

A2 The infirmary at the school has a nurse who can help with minor injuries.

B1 He was taken to the infirmary after fainting during the sports competition.

B2 The infirmary staff worked tirelessly to care for the injured soldiers during the war.

C1 The infirmary was equipped with state-of-the-art medical equipment to handle any emergency.

C2 The infirmary was a place of solace for those seeking medical attention in the midst of chaos.

Examples of infirmary in a Sentence

formal The patient was transferred to the infirmary for further medical care.

informal I heard they're setting up a mini infirmary at the event for any emergencies.

slang I hope I don't end up in the infirmary after that intense workout.

figurative Her mind felt like an infirmary, filled with thoughts that needed healing.

Grammatical Forms of infirmary

• plural: infirmaries
• comparative: more infirmary
• superlative: most infirmary
• present tense: infirmary
• future tense: will be infirmary
• perfect tense: has been infirmary
• continuous tense: is being infirmary
• singular: infirmary
• positive degree: infirmary
• infinitive: to infirmary
• gerund: infirmarying
• participle: infirmaryed

Origin and Evolution of infirmary

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'infirmary' originated from the Latin word 'infirmarium', which referred to a place for the care of the sick.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'infirmary' evolved to specifically refer to a hospital ward or healthcare facility for the treatment of sick or injured individuals.