hospitals
word · lemma: hospital
/ˈhɑˌspɪtəɫz/
HAH-spi-duhlz
/hˈɒspɪtəlz/
HOS-pi-tuhlz
Definition
Buildings where doctors, nurses, and other medical staff treat sick or injured people. Hospitals also provide emergency care, surgery, and other medical services.
Usage & Nuances
This is the plural of 'hospital'. Common patterns: 'go to the hospital', 'be in the hospital' (US), and 'be in hospital' (UK). Use it for large medical institutions, not small local clinics or doctor's offices.
Spanish: hospitalesPortuguese (BR): hospitaisPortuguese (PT): hospitaisChinese (Simplified): 医院Chinese (Traditional): 醫院Hindi: अस्पतालArabic: مستشفياتBengali: হাসপাতালসমূহ - হাসপাতালগুলোRussian: больницыJapanese: 病院（複数形）Vietnamese: bệnh việnKorean: 병원들Turkish: hastanelerUrdu: ہسپتالIndonesian: rumah sakit
Example Sentences
There are two hospitals in this city.
basic
Many hospitals are open all day and night.
basic
The government is building new hospitals.
basic
Rural hospitals often struggle to hire enough doctors.
natural
During the storm, local hospitals prepared for emergencies.
natural
Some hospitals now offer virtual appointments for follow-up care.
natural