Sanatorium

Pronunciation: /ˌsænəˈtɔriəm/

Definitions of sanatorium

noun a hospital for recuperation or for the treatment of chronic diseases

Example Sentences

A1 My grandfather spent some time in a sanatorium to recover from his illness.

A2 The sanatorium is located in a peaceful countryside setting, perfect for relaxation.

B1 The sanatorium offers various wellness programs to help patients improve their health.

B2 After a week at the sanatorium, she felt rejuvenated and ready to return to her daily routine.

C1 The sanatorium specializes in treating respiratory diseases and has state-of-the-art facilities.

C2 Many famous artists and writers have sought inspiration and solace at the sanatorium during their creative retreats.

Examples of sanatorium in a Sentence

formal The patient spent several months recovering in a sanatorium after undergoing surgery.

informal My great-grandmother used to work at a sanatorium in the mountains.

slang I heard that old abandoned building is rumored to be haunted, people say it's a sanatorium.

figurative For some, the beach is their sanatorium, a place of healing and relaxation.

Grammatical Forms of sanatorium

• plural: sanatoriums
• comparative: more sanatorium
• superlative: most sanatorium
• present tense: sanatorium
• future tense: will sanatorium
• perfect tense: have sanatoriumed
• continuous tense: is sanatoriuming
• singular: sanatorium
• positive degree: sanatorium
• infinitive: to sanatorium
• gerund: sanatoriuming
• participle: sanatoriumed

Origin and Evolution of sanatorium

First Known Use: 1800 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'sanatorium' originates from the Latin word 'sanare', meaning 'to heal'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a facility for the treatment of chronic diseases, the meaning of 'sanatorium' has evolved to also include facilities for rest and recuperation, particularly for those with tuberculosis.