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UK/["/ˈhɒspɪtl/"]/US/["/ˈhɑːspɪtl/"]/

Meaning of Hospital

In simple words: A place where sick or injured people go to receive medical care.

Hospital in a sentence

  • She was taken to the hospital after her accident.
  • The hospital has many different departments.
  • He works at a hospital as a nurse.
  • The hospital is always busy with patients.
  • They visited the hospital to see their friend.

How to use Hospital

Use 'hospital' in both formal and everyday conversation. Avoid in slang contexts where healthcare might be discussed casually.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'hospital' like a 'host' for people needing help, always ready for guests in need of care.

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Collocations with Hospital

Synonyms for Hospital

  • medical center
  • healthcare facility
  • sanatorium
  • infirmary
  • clinic

Opposites of Hospital

Common mistakes with Hospital

  • Confused with 'clinic' - a smaller facility than a hospital.
  • Using 'hospitals' as a verb instead of a noun.
  • Forgetting the correct spelling - often misspelled as 'hospitol'.

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Frequently asked questions about Hospital

What does Hospital mean?

A place where sick or injured people go to receive medical care.

What is the definition of Hospital?

a large building where people who are ill or injured are given medical treatment and care

How do you use Hospital in a sentence?

She was taken to the hospital after her accident.

Can you give another example of Hospital?

The hospital has many different departments.

What are synonyms for Hospital?

Common alternatives include medical center, healthcare facility, sanatorium, infirmary, clinic.

What is the opposite of Hospital?

Opposite meanings include home, field, outdoors.

What words go with Hospital?

It commonly pairs with community, district, local, go into, go to, rush somebody to, administrator, doctor, staff, at a/​the hospital, in (a/​the) hospital, to (a/​the) hospital, admission to hospital, admission to the hospital, a stay in hospital.

What are common mistakes when using Hospital?

Confused with 'clinic' - a smaller facility than a hospital. Using 'hospitals' as a verb instead of a noun. Forgetting the correct spelling - often misspelled as 'hospitol'.

How do you pronounce Hospital?

US: /["/ˈhɑːspɪtl/"]/, UK: /["/ˈhɒspɪtl/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Hospital?

Use 'hospital' in both formal and everyday conversation. Avoid in slang contexts where healthcare might be discussed casually.

What CEFR level is Hospital?

"Hospital" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.