ward — a division of a hospital for a particular type of patient
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a division of a hospital for a particular type of patient
Pronunciation (IPA): /wɔːrd/
Example Sentences
- The zombie apocalypse survivors used garlic to ward off vampires, only to realize they had the wrong monster manual.
- She was transferred to the cardiac ward after her heart surgery.
- The millionaire's ward inherited a fortune but also a strange collection of rubber ducks.
ward
NOUN[/wɔːrd/]
a division of a hospital for a particular type of patient
Hospital section for specific patients
The lord hangs his sword in the healing ward!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Ward derives from Old English 'weard', meaning 'to guard' or 'to protect'. The word shares a common Germanic root with related terms like 'guard', reflecting its Proto-Germanic origins in the concept of vigilance and protection.
Breakdown
weard (Old English: to guard, protect) → ward. The root is derived from Proto-Germanic *wardaz, which conveys the sense of watching over or defending.
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📝Examples
“The zombie apocalypse survivors used garlic to ward off vampires, only to realize they had the wrong monster manual.”
“She was transferred to the cardiac ward after her heart surgery.”
“The millionaire's ward inherited a fortune but also a strange collection of rubber ducks.”
“He tried to ward off bad luck by wearing his lucky socks inside out.”
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