Infirmary Meaning in English
word
/ɪnˈfɝmɝi/
in-FUR-muh-ree
/ɪnfˈɜːməɹi/
in-FUR-muh-ree
Definition
A place in a school, prison, or other institution where people receive medical care; a small hospital.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly in the context of schools, prisons, military bases, or large organizations. Less common in general conversation; 'clinic' or 'hospital' are more usual in everyday English. 'Infirmary' sounds somewhat formal or old-fashioned.
Spanish: enfermeríaPortuguese (BR): enfermariaPortuguese (PT): enfermariaChinese (Simplified): 医务室Chinese (Traditional): 醫務室Hindi: चिकित्सालयArabic: مستوصفBengali: নিরাময়কক্ষ - চিকিৎসাকক্ষRussian: медпункт - лазарет (при учреждении)Japanese: 医務室Vietnamese: phòng y tế - phòng y vụKorean: 양호실 - 의무실Turkish: revir - dispanserUrdu: طبی کمرہIndonesian: ruang UKS - klinik sekolah
Example Sentences
If you feel sick at school, go to the infirmary.
basic
The injured soldier was taken to the infirmary.
basic
The school's infirmary is open all day.
basic
After twisting his ankle in gym, he went straight to the infirmary.
natural
"Where's the infirmary? I need a bandage," he asked the teacher.
natural
Most minor illnesses at camp are treated right in the infirmary.
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