rest cure

rest cu·ré

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [rest kyoo-rey, kyoo r-ey]
- /rɛst kyʊˈreɪ, ˈkyʊər eɪ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [rest kyoo-rey, kyoo r-ey]
- /rɛst kyʊˈreɪ, ˈkyʊər eɪ/

Definitions of rest cure words

noun rest cure a treatment for nervous disorders, consisting of a complete rest, usually combined with systematic diet, massage, etc., especially at a spa or sanitorium. 1
noun rest cure lying in bed to recuperate from illness 1

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Origin of rest cure

First appearance:

before 1885

One of the 21% newest English words

First recorded in 1885-90

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Parts of speech for Rest cure

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rest cure popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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