Hospital
Meaning
An institution providing medical and surgical treatment and nursing care for sick or injured people.
Pronunciation
UK ˈhɒspɪtl
US ˈhɑːspɪtl
Example Sentences
- The [Preah khan] temple is considered to have been a university of medicine and the [Neakpoan] an ancient hospital.
- The city government maintains numerous health centres as well as [San Lazaro] Hospital, where patients are treated free of charge, and subsidizes a number of government hospitals.
- If you don't have any money set aside as savings, you will have a difficult time paying your other bills because you will have to borrow some of what you've earmarked for food to pay hospital beds.
- A dog sits with a person in the hospital.
- A hospital helps people who are sick or hurt.
Learn Hospital in Context
Important Places in a TownWhat makes a town run smoothly? Every town needs a few important places. The town hall is where leaders make decisions. A hospital helps people who are sick or hurt. The fire station keeps everyone sa...Read story 
Dogs Help PeopleDid you know a dog can save your life? Dogs help people in many ways. Some dogs help blind people walk. A dog walks with its owner on the street. Police dogs find lost people. They use their nose to f...Read story
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