Sick Bay

Pronunciation: /sɪk beɪ/

Definitions of sick bay

noun a small infirmary or hospital on a ship or naval base for the treatment of sick or injured personnel

Example Sentences

A1 The sailor was taken to the sick bay for treatment.

A2 The nurse in the sick bay gave me some medicine for my headache.

B1 The captain ordered the crew member to rest in the sick bay until he felt better.

B2 The sick bay on the ship was equipped with all the necessary medical supplies.

C1 The sick bay was bustling with activity as injured soldiers were brought in for treatment.

C2 The sick bay on the submarine was small but well-equipped to handle any medical emergencies.

Examples of sick bay in a Sentence

formal The injured crew member was taken to the sick bay for medical treatment.

informal I heard Tom spent the whole afternoon in the sick bay with a stomach ache.

slang I feel like I'm gonna puke, I might have to make a trip to the sick bay.

figurative After the long hike, my legs felt like they belonged in the sick bay.

Grammatical Forms of sick bay

• plural: sick bays
• comparative: sicker bay
• superlative: sickest bay
• present tense: sick bay
• future tense: will be sick bay
• perfect tense: has been sick bay
• continuous tense: is being sick bay
• singular: sick bay
• positive degree: sick bay
• infinitive: to sick bay
• gerund: sick baying
• participle: sick bayed

Origin and Evolution of sick bay

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'sick bay' originated from naval terminology, where it referred to the area on a ship designated for treating sick or injured sailors.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'sick bay' has come to be used more broadly to refer to a medical facility or area on any type of vessel or in other settings such as hospitals or military bases.