infirmary

[US]/ɪn'fɜːm(ə)rɪ/
[UK]/ɪn'fɝməri/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a medical facility within a larger institution such as a school or prison, where basic medical care is provided.

Example Sentences

Public general hospital originated in the almshouse infirmaries established as early as colonial times by local governments to care for the poor.

The infirmary is located on the first floor of the building.

The nurse rushed to the infirmary to attend to the injured student.

The infirmary is equipped with basic medical supplies and equipment.

Students can rest in the infirmary if they feel unwell during school hours.

The infirmary is staffed with trained medical professionals.

The infirmary provides first aid services to students and staff.

In case of emergencies, students should go to the infirmary for assistance.

The infirmary is kept clean and hygienic to prevent the spread of infections.

Students are advised to inform their teachers if they need to visit the infirmary.

The infirmary is an important facility on campus to ensure the well-being of students and staff.

Real-world Examples

Go in the infirmary, and kill Epping.

Source: Leverage

Where am I? -Sam, you're in the infirmary.

Source: Go blank axis version

I did get a call from the prison infirmary.

Source: Lost Girl Season 3

Sam Bell. We need to get him to the infirmary immediately.

Source: Go blank axis version

If it's a rash, you go to the infirmary for that.

Source: Out of Control Season 3

The couples paid to keep the other embryos frozen in a storage center at the Mobile Infirmary Medical Center.

Source: This month VOA Special English

“We're taking no more chances, ” Madam Pomfrey told them severely through a crack in the infirmary door.

Source: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

At least 10 workers say their supervisors or infirmary staff sent them back to the line feeling sick.

Source: Business Weekly

'I will not show you the infirmary, ' said the Mother Superior in her placid tones.

Source: Veil

Andy spent a month in the infirmary.

Source: The movie of Qiu Qiu.

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