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This is an emergency department

🇬🇧 UK //ðɪs ɪz æn ɪˈmɜːdʒənsi dɪˈpɑːtmənt// 🇺🇸 US //ðɪs ɪz æn ɪˈmɜrdʒənsi dɪˈpɑrtmənt//

Meaning of This is an emergency department

A specific area in a hospital that provides immediate medical care.

In simple words: A place in a hospital for urgent medical help.

This is an emergency department in a sentence

• If you have a serious problem, go to the emergency department.
• The emergency department is always open, day and night.
• She was taken to the emergency department after the accident.
• The emergency department can get very busy during weekends.

How to use This is an emergency department

Use when referring to the area in hospitals where urgent care is provided. Generally appropriate in medical contexts but may not be suitable in casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Think of an 'emergency' as an urgent 'department' where help is immediately available.

Related words

Collocations with This is an emergency department

• visit the emergency department
• arrive at the emergency department
• emergency department staff
• emergency department treatment

Synonyms for This is an emergency department

• urgent care center
• accident and emergency (A&E)
• trauma center
• ER (emergency room)

Common mistakes with This is an emergency department

• Confused with 'emergency room'; both are used, but 'department' is broader.
• Using 'department' in non-medical contexts incorrectly.
• Mispronouncing or misusing the term in casual discussions.

Frequently asked questions about This is an emergency department

What does This is an emergency department mean?

A place in a hospital for urgent medical help.

What is the definition of This is an emergency department?

A specific area in a hospital that provides immediate medical care.

How do you use This is an emergency department in a sentence?

If you have a serious problem, go to the emergency department.

Can you give another example of This is an emergency department?

The emergency department is always open, day and night.

What are synonyms for This is an emergency department?

Common alternatives include urgent care center, accident and emergency (A&E), trauma center, ER (emergency room).

What words go with This is an emergency department?

It commonly pairs with visit the emergency department, arrive at the emergency department, emergency department staff, emergency department treatment.

What are common mistakes when using This is an emergency department?

Confused with 'emergency room'; both are used, but 'department' is broader. Using 'department' in non-medical contexts incorrectly. Mispronouncing or misusing the term in casual discussions.

How do you pronounce This is an emergency department?

US: //ðɪs ɪz æn ɪˈmɜrdʒənsi dɪˈpɑrtmənt//, UK: //ðɪs ɪz æn ɪˈmɜːdʒənsi dɪˈpɑːtmənt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use This is an emergency department?

Use when referring to the area in hospitals where urgent care is provided. Generally appropriate in medical contexts but may not be suitable in casual conversations.