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- [in-fur-muh-ree]
- /ɪnˈfɜr mə ri/
- /ɪnˈfɜː.mə.ri/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-fur-muh-ree]
- /ɪnˈfɜr mə ri/
Definitions of infirmary word
- noun plural infirmary a place for the care of the infirm, sick, or injured; hospital or facility serving as a hospital: a school infirmary. 1
- noun plural infirmary a dispensary. 1
- noun infirmary A place in a large institution for the care of those who are ill. 1
- noun infirmary sick bay, medical clinic 1
- countable noun infirmary Some hospitals are called infirmaries. 0
- noun infirmary a place for the treatment of the sick or injured; dispensary; hospital 0
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Origin of infirmary
First appearance:
before 1425 One of the 25% oldest English words
First recorded in 1425-75; late Middle English word from Medieval Latin word infirmāria. See infirm, -ary
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Parts of speech for Infirmary
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preposition
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infirmary popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
infirmary usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for infirmary
noun infirmary
- hospital — an institution in which sick or injured persons are given medical or surgical treatment.
- sick bay — a hospital or dispensary, especially aboard ship.
- dispensary — a place where something is dispensed, especially medicines.
- sickroom — a room in which a sick person is confined.
- sickbay — a hospital or dispensary, especially aboard ship.
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